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Changes in peripheral arterial blood pressure after resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in non-traumatic cardiac arrest patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) may be an adjunct treatment to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Aortic occlusion may increase aortic pressure and increase the coronary ... -
Characteristics of the most severely ill and injured patients in a Norwegian helicopter emergency medical service: a retrospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Physician-staffed helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are dispatched to a variety of incidents, ranging from less serious to life-threatening. The skillset of a physician may be important to provide ... -
A needs assessment of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) carries an 86% mortality rate in Norway. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a potential adjunct in management of non-traumatic cardiac ... -
Observational study on chest pain during the Covid-19 pandemic: changes and characteristics of visits to a Norwegian emergency department during the lockdown
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and spread rapidly worldwide causing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic [1]. Italy was the first ... -
Prehospital naloxone administration – what influences choice of dose and route of administration?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Amidst the ongoing opioid crisis there are debates regarding the optimal route of administration and dosages of naloxone. This applies both for lay people administration and emergency medical services, and in ... -
A prospective observational study comparing two supraglottic airway devices in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Airway management in patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is important and several methods are used. The establishment of a supraglottic airway device (SAD) is a common technique used during OHCA. ... -
Real-time forecasting of emergency department arrivals using prehospital data
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Crowding in emergency departments (EDs) is a challenge globally. To counteract crowding in day-to-day operations, better tools to improve monitoring of the patient flow in the ED is needed. The objective of ...