Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Pain on injection of lidocaine is often considered a necessary evil, but it can be reduced by simple means.
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Blood products are a limited resource. A number of studies have shown that the use of thromboelastography (TEG) may reduce the need for blood transfusions. The analysis can be used in acute situations in patients with massive haemorrhage as a guide to transfusion therapy. Use of TEG may play an important role in targeting transfusion therapy.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Jun 2016
Review[Mendelian randomisation - a genetic approach to an epidemiological method].
BACKGROUND Genetic information is becoming more easily available, and rapid progress is being made in developing methods of illuminating issues of interest. Mendelian randomisation makes it possible to study causes of disease using observational data. The name refers to the random distribution of gene variants in meiosis. ⋯ It is nevertheless important to be aware of the limitations of the methodology. As a result of the rapid developments in genetics research, Mendelian randomisation will probably be widely used in future years. INTERPRETATION If Mendelian randomisation studies are conducted correctly, they may help to reveal both modifiable and non-modifiable causes of disease.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Mar 2016
Review[Avalanche accidents and treatment of avalanche victims].
Avalanches may be provoked spontaneously or as a result of human activity, and they trigger the need for considerable rescue resources. Avalanche search and rescue operations are complex and characterised by physical and mental stress. The guidelines for resuscitation of avalanche victims may be perceived as complex and abstruse, which can lead to suboptimal treatment and an increased strain on rescue teams. The purpose of this article is to summarise the principles for medical treatment of avalanche victims.