• Close to zero preventable in-hospital deaths in pediatric trauma patients – An observational study from a major Scandinavian trauma center 

      Ringen, Amund Hovengen; Baksaas-Aasen, Kjersti; Skaga, Nils Oddvar; Wisborg, Torben; Gaarder, Aslaug Christine; Næss, Pål Aksel (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-30)
      Background: In line with international trends, initial treatment of trauma patients has changed substantially over the last two decades. Although trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in children globally, in-hospital pediatric trauma related mortality is expected to be low in a mature trauma system. To evaluate the performance of a major Scandinavian trauma center we assessed treatment ...
    • Norwegian trauma team leaders - training and experience : a national point prevalence study 

      Ringen, Amund Hovengen; Hjortdahl, Magnus; Wisborg, Torben (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)
      The treatment of trauma victims is a complex multi-professional task in a stressful environment. We previously found that trauma team members perceive leadership as the most important human factor. The aim of the present study was to assess the experience and education of Norwegian trauma team leaders, and allow them to describe their perceived educational needs. We conducted an anonymous descriptive ...