Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Jun 1990
[Bicycle injuries. Hospital based registration of injuries during 1985-89].
We analyze the results of 4 1/2 years of prospective registration of accidents to cyclists. 252 injured were treated at our hospital some as in-patients, some as out-patients. About 30% of all traffic injuries relate to cyclists. The true amount of these injuries is more than ten times the figure in the Norwegian official statistics. ⋯ Accidents involving motor vehicles are more serious than other types of accidents and constitute about 17% of all injuries to cyclists. A lot of helmets have been sold, but no reduction in head injuries has been observed. The classical spoke injuries continue.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Jun 1990
[A basic course in pulmonary diseases as part of specialist training in internal medicine].
According to the new plan for specialist training in internal medicine in Norway eight different basic courses are planned. The first course in pulmonary medicine was arranged in 1988 and was attended by doctors from all parts of Norway. ⋯ The participants asked for more case presentations and plenum discussions. A systematic educational system in each department of medicine which trains candidates for internal medicine, may further increase the benefit obtained from these basic courses.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Jun 1990
Case Reports[Extreme disorders of acid-base and electrolyte balance. Diagnosis and treatment illustrated by two cases].
There are multiple causes of acid-base disturbances. We report on two patients with serious imbalance in electrolyte- and acid-base status. ⋯ According to the literature, this was unexpected. The article focuses on the importance of relating electrolyte- and acid-base disturbances.
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Euthanasia, i.e. active termination of life in a seriously ill patient, is not performed in Norway at present. Between active and so-called passive euthanasia there is a "grey zone", and it is discussed where the border should be drawn, how and by whom. ⋯ There is increasing sympathy for the view that it is not the duty of the medical profession to prolong the life of patients under all circumstances. The present paper discusses such problems in relation to hospitalized patients in an acute life-threatening situation, and in patients with, known, chronic disabling, or malignant disease.