Browsing Faculty of Medicine by Journals "BMC Emergency Medicine"
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Acute chest pain - A prospective population based study of contacts to Norwegian emergency medical communication centres
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-07-21)Background: Acute chest pain is a frequently occurring symptom in patients with medical emergencies and imposes potentially life threatening situations outside hospitals. Little is known about the epidemiology of patients ... -
Acute medical missions by helicopter medical service (HEMS) to municipalities with different approach for primary care physicians
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background The prehospital emergency system in Norway involves out-of-hours (OOH) services with on-call physicians. Helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) are used in cases of severe illness or trauma that require ... -
Helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) activity after increased distance to out-of-hours services: an observational study from Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-20)Background Organizational changes in out-of-hour (OOH) services may have unintended consequences for other prehospital services. Reports indicate an increased use of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) after ... -
Hypoxia and hypotension in patients intubated by physician staffed helicopter emergency medical services - a prospective observational multi-centre study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-07-11)Background: The effective treatment of airway compromise in trauma and non-trauma patients is important. Hypoxia and hypotension are predictors of negative patient outcomes and increased mortality, and may be important ... -
Trauma team training in Norwegian hospitals: an observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of deaths in Norway, especially among younger males. Trauma-related mortality can be reduced by structural measures, such as organization of a trauma system. Many hospitals ...