Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Martinsen, Mette"
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A restrictive policy for red blood cell transfusion in older hip fracture patients: experiences from a patient register
Martinsen, Mette; Valland, Haldor; Solheim, Ludvig Fjeld; Holvik, Kristin; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02-09)Background: Allogeneic red blood cell transfusions (ABT) are common in older hip fracture patients. Recent research supports a restrictive transfusion policy. The aim was to study variation in hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, ... -
Validation of orthopaedic surgeons' assessment of cognitive function in patients with acute hip fracture
Kristoffersen, Målfrid Holen; Dybvik, Eva Hansen; Steihaug, Ole Martin; Bartz-Johannesen, Christoffer Andreas; Martinsen, Mette; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Engesæter, Lars B.; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: About one fourth of patients with hip fracture have cognitive impairment. These patients are at higher risk of surgical and medical complications and are often excluded from participating in clinical research. ...