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Pain tolerance after stroke: The Troms ø study
ConclusionsStroke survivors, with and without chronic pain, had lower cold pressor pain tolerance, with possible clinical implications for pain in this group.SignificanceWe found lower pain tolerance in participants with previous stroke compared to stroke-free participants of a large, population-based study. The association was present both in those with and without chronic pain. The results may warrant increased awareness by health professionals towards pain experienced by stroke patients in response to injuries, diseases and procedures.
Source: European Journal of Pain - May 12, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tonje Anita Melum, Anders P. Årnes, Hein Stigum, Audun Stubhaug, Ólöf Anna Steingrímsdóttir, Ellisiv B. Mathiesen, Christopher S. Nielsen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Stroke identification by criteria based dispatch – a register based study
ConclusionThe sensitivity for identification of stroke patients by the dispatch guidelines is modest, while the specificity is high. The 113 telephone line was initial EMCC access point for less than half of the stroke patients.
Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - November 1, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: E. N. Ellensen, H. Naess, T. Wisborg, S. Hunskaar, E. Zakariassen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Reasons for acute referrals to hospital from general practitioners and out-of-hours doctors in Norway: a registry-based observational study
CONCLUSIONS: The reasons for acute referral to somatic hospitals from GPs and OOH doctors comprise a wide range of reasons, and the referral rates vary according to the severity of the condition and the different nature between GP and OOH services. Referral rates for OOH contacts were much higher than for GP contacts. Patient age, gender and referring service influence the relationship between referral and discharge diagnosis.PMID:35033069 | DOI:10.1186/s12913-021-07444-7
Source: Pain Physician - January 16, 2022 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jesper Blinkenberg Øystein Hetlevik Hogne Sandvik Valborg Baste Steinar Hunskaar Source Type: research