Browsing by Author "Monsen, Svein Arne"
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Evaluation of a trauma team activation protocol revision: A prospective cohort study
Dehli, Trond; Monsen, Svein Arne; Fredriksen, Knut; Bartnes, Kristian (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-25)<b>Background:</b> Correct triage based on prehospital information contributes to a better outcome for potentially seriously injured patients. In 2011 we changed the trauma team activation (TTA) criteria in our center in order to improve the high over- and undertriage properties of the protocol. Five criteria that were unable to predict severe injury were removed. In the present study, we evaluated ... -
The treatment of spleen injuries: a retrospective study
Dehli, Trond; Bågenholm, Anna; Trasti, Nora; Monsen, Svein Arne; Bartnes, Kristian (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-29)Background Hemorrhage after blunt trauma is a major contributor to death after trauma. In the abdomen, an injured spleen is the most frequent cause of major bleeding. Splenectomy is historically the treatment of choice. In 2007, non-operative management (NOM) with splenic artery embolization (SAE) was introduced in our institution. The indication for SAE is hemodynamically stable patients with ...