Browsing St. Olavs hospital by Journals "Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica"
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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 ... -
Data quality of Glasgow Coma Scale and Systolic Blood Pressure in scientific studies involving physician-staffed emergency medical services: Systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Emergency physicians on‐scene provide highly specialized care to severely sick or injured patients. High‐quality research relies on the quality of data, but no commonly accepted definition of EMS data quality ... -
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 health-related life quality in long-term follow up of intensive care patients above 65 years old: Protocol for a Norwegian prospective, observational multicenter study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background - Frailty is strongly correlated with mortality in intensive care unit patients, yet routine screening among intensive care patients is rarely performed. The aim of this study is to assess frailty and ... -
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. ... -
Implementation of a trauma system in Norway: a national survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: Trauma systems have improved outcomes for injured patients, but might be challenging to implement. We assessed the implementation of a trauma system in Norway after recommendations for a national trauma system ... -
Pharmacokinetics of propofol in severely obese surgical patients
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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) ... -
A survey of anaesthesia practices at all hospitals performing caesarean sections in Sierra Leone
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Providing safe anaesthesia is essential when performing caesarean sections, one of the most commonly performed types of surgery. Anaesthesia-related causes of maternal mortality are generally considered ... -
A survey of preferences for respiratory support in the intensive care unit for patients with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: When caring for mechanically ventilated adults with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure (AHRF), clinicians are faced with an uncertain choice between ventilator modes allowing for spontaneous breaths or ... -
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 ...