Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the autonomic innervation of the cardiovascular system and the cardiovascular sequelae of spinal cord injuries. ⋯ Knowledge of cardiovascular sequelae after spinal cord injuries and assessment of these is important for correct diagnostics, planning of preventive measures and optimal treatment.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · May 2012
ReviewRespiratory complications associated with spinal cord injury.
Respiratory complications are the most common cause of acute and long-term morbidity and mortality in patients with spinal cord injury. ⋯ Respiratory complications are common in patients with spinal cord injury. These patients need a multidisciplinary approach. All disciplines involved must obtain knowledge of respiratory complications in the acute phase and in the longer term, to ensure patients are referred for necessary pulmonary review and follow-up.
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · May 2012
The reality of war: wounded and fallen Norwegian soldiers in Afghanistan.
Norway has been contributing military forces to Afghanistan since 2001. The following is an overview of all combat-related injuries and deaths among Norwegian soldiers in the period from 2002 to 2010. ⋯ The majority of conflict-related injuries in Afghanistan were due to explosions. The mechanism and anatomical distribution of the injuries was the same among Norwegian soldiers as among allies. The deaths were due to extensive injuries that were non-survivable.