12 results
This study aims to design a nomogram for the course of serum pro-calcitonin in burn patients. For this purpose, a new, sensitive assay will be used. It is expected that the nomogram will help to differentiate between patients with a systemic…
Objective: determine whether a Likert-type scale scoring system, specified for skin irritation reactions (erythema, itching, burning sensation of skin and general irritation of skin) can function as a tool to score the radiation-induced dermatitis…
The first aim of this study is to evaluate 1) the feasibility and 2) repeatability of a new exercise test protocol to measure the pysical fitness of persons with a lower limb amputation on the combined arm-leg (Cruiser) ergometer.
To determine if adjusting endotracheal tube cuff pressure after placement of a retractor during anterior cervical spine surgery prevents postoperative dysphagia. Furthermore laryngo-tracheal complaints (hoarseness and sore throat) will be scored.
Comparative effectiveness research to determine cost-effectiveness of an existing healthcare policy, i.e. treatment with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) after knee arthroscopy and lower leg plaster cast immobilization following surgical or…
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate if there are differences in the tissue-interface pressures, pressures inside the tissues and tissue deformation in the sacral area when volunteers lie on a regular spineboard versus a vacuum…
Primary Objective: To determine whether it is feasible to use an ABF device to lower the amount of steps that exceed the maximum allowed force.The specific research question that the study aims to answer is:- Is it possible to increase partial…
This study will determine the concentration of benzo[a]pyrene before and after EVLA.
Objective: The main objective is to evaluate the difference in scar quality, after skin restoration of full thickness defects treated with Glyaderm® and STSG versus STSG alone.Secondary objectives are: to evaluate the percentage of Glyaderm® take…
Primary outcomeThe primary objective of the study is to evaluate if patients undergoing resurfacing of the patella during TKA show at least 10 % improvement in the Baldini score (after 24 months) compared to patients undergoing TKA without…
The objectives of this study are to identify new prognostic factors for recovery after moderate/severe TBI and based on these factors to develop a grading scale for the post-traumatic disturbances of various cognitive and behavioural functions, in…
To gain insight in the effects and cost-effectiveness of the introduction of laser Doppler imaging in burn care.