Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Lindner, Thomas Werner"
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Cardiac arrest as a reportable condition: A cohort study of the first 6 years of the Norwegian out-of-hospital cardiac arrest registry
Tjelmeland Myrhaugen, Ingvild Beathe; Alm-Kruse, Kristin; Andersson, Lars-Jøran; Bratland, Ståle; Hafstad, Arne Ketil; Haug, Bjørn; Langørgen, Jørund; Larsen, Alf Inge; Lindner, Thomas Werner; Nilsen, Jan Erik; Olasveengen, Theresa Mariero; Søreide, Eldar; Skogvoll, Eirik; Kramer-Johansen, Jo (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives The Norwegian Cardiac Arrest Registry (NorCAR) was established in 2013 when cardiac arrest became a mandatory reportable condition. The aim of this cohort study is to describe how the world’s first mandatory, ... -
Epidemiology, treatment and outcome of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Lindner, Thomas Werner (Doctoral thesis, 2015-03-26)Introduction: Every year in the Western world, emergency medical system (EMS) personnel attempt to resuscitate approximately 500,000 patients who experience out of the hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Reported incidences ... -
Factors predicting the use of therapeutic hypothermia and survival in unconscious out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients admitted to the ICU
Lindner, Thomas Werner; Langørgen, Jørund; Sunde, Kjetil; Larsen, Alf Inge; Kvaløy, Jan Terje; Heltne, Jon-Kenneth; Drægni, Tomas; Søreide, Eldar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-07-23)Introduction: Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) was adopted early in Norway. Since 2004 the general recommendation has been to cool all unconscious OHCA patients treated in the intensive ... -
Low Levels of the Omega-3 Index are Associated with Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Remain Stable in Survivors in the Subacute Phase
Aarsetøy, Hildegunn; Aarsetøy, Reidun; Lindner, Thomas Werner; Staines, Harry; Harris, William S.; Nilsen, Dennis W. T. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-01-14)In previous studies, low blood levels of n-3 fatty acids (FA) have been associated with increased risk of cardiac death, and the omega-3 index (red blood cell (RBC) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ... -
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide as a prognostic indicator for 30-day mortality following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A prospective observational study
Aarsetøy, Reidun; Omland, Torbjørn; Røsjø, Helge; Strand, Heidi; Lindner, Thomas Werner; Aarsetøy, Hildegunn; Staines, Harry; Nilsen, Dennis W.T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-24)Background Early risk stratification applying cardiac biomarkers may prove useful in sudden cardiac arrest patients. We investigated the prognostic utility of early-on levels of high sensitivity cardiac troponin-T (hs-cTnT), ... -
A pilot study of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) genotype and return of spontaneous circulation following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Lindner, Thomas Werner; Deakin, Charles D.; Aarsetøy, Hildegunn; Rubertsson, Sten; Heltne, Jon-Kenneth; Søreide, Eldar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-08-14)Objective: In the last few years the genetic influence on health and disease outcome has become more apparent. The ACE genotype appears to play a significant role in the pathophysiology of several disease processes. This ... -
Prehospital identification of acute ischaemic stroke with large vessel occlusion: a retrospective study from western Norway
Leto, Nedim; Bjørshol, Conrad Arnfinn; Kurz, Martin; Østerås, Øyvind; Fromm, Annette; Lindner, Thomas Werner (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background In 2019, the emergency medical services (EMS) covering the western Norway Regional Health Authority area implemented its version of the prehospital clinical criteria G-FAST (Gaze deviation, Facial palsy, Arm ... -
Stroke severity quantification by critical care physicians in a mobile stroke unit
Hov, Maren Ranhoff; Røislien, Jo; Lindner, Thomas Werner; Zakariassen, Erik; Bache, Kristi Cecilie Grønvold; Solyga, Volker; Russell, David; Lund, Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Cerebral revascularization in acute stroke requires robust diagnostic tools close to symptom onset. The quantitative National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is widely used in-hospital, whereas shorter ... -
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder among first aid providers
Øvstebø, Anna Marie Moe; Bjørshol, Conrad Arnfinn; Grønlien, Sissel; Lund, Helene; Lindner, Thomas Werner (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Every year, large numbers of individuals are present or provide first aid in situations involving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, injuries, or suicides. Little is known about the impact of providing first aid ...