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Acute kidney injury in intensive care patients: Incidence, time course, and risk factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is frequent and influences the prognosis of intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence, time-course, risk factors, and mortality of AKI ... -
Clinical and ethical aspects of palliative sedation with propofol—A retrospective quantitative and qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background The anesthetic propofol is often mentioned as a drug that can be used in palliative sedation. The existing literature of how to use propofol in palliative sedation is scarce, with lack of information about ... -
Desflurane consumption with automated vapour control systems in two different anaesthesia machines. A randomized controlled study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: In general anaesthesia practice a fresh gas flow (FGF) of ≥0.5 L/min is usually applied. Automated gas delivery devices are developed to reduce volatile anaesthetic consumption by limiting gas flow. This study ... -
Filled prescriptions for opioids among children and adolescents – A nationwide study from 2010 to 2018
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Prescribing opioids for children and adolescents should be reserved for advanced life-limiting diseases and moderate-to-severe acute pain. Pediatric codeine use is discouraged by several authorities, but the ... -
Frailty and survival in elderly intensive care patients in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Today, 10%-15% of Norwegian intensive care patients are ≥80 years. This proportion will increase significantly over the next 20 years, but it is unlikely that resources for intensive care increase correspondingly. ... -
Platelet transfusions in adult ICU patients with thrombocytopenia: A sub-study of the PLOT-ICU inception cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Platelet transfusions are frequently used in the intensive care unit (ICU), but current practices including used product types, volumes, doses and effects are unknown. Study design and methods Sub-study ... -
Postoperative quality and safety using Efficacy Safety Score (ESS) and a wireless patient monitoring system at the ward: A randomised controlled study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Postoperative pain, side‐effects and time to mobilisation are indica‐tors for the quality of postoperative recovery. The aim of this randomised controlled study was to investigate if efficacy safety score (ESS) ... -
Postoperative quality and safety using Efficacy Safety Score (ESS) and a wireless patient monitoring system at the ward: A randomised controlled study.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Postoperative pain, side‐effects and time to mobilisation are indicators for the quality of postoperative recovery. The aim of this randomised controlled study was to investigate if efficacy safety score (ESS) ... -
The rare Arg181Cys mutation in the μ opioid receptor can abolish opioid responses
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)BACKGROUND: Genetic variability contributes to variable clinical response to opioids. This study emerged from the observation of three Norwegian patients who showed no or extraordinary poor response to very high doses of ... -
The trauma system and the patient - A national, regional and individual perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Morbidity and mortality following traumatic injuries constitute a substantial global health challenge. This thesis aimed to describe the current challenges of trauma on a national, regional and individual level. Study 1 ...