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The incidence and mortality of acute thoracic aortic dissection: results from a whole nation study by Melvinsdottir, Inga H, Lund, Sigrun H, Agnarsson, Bjarni A, Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Gudbjartsson, Tomas, Geirsson, Arnar

“…Acute thoracic aortic dissection (ATAD) is a devastating condition associated with a high mortality rate. Recent reports suggest that its incidence is rising…”
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Lög um brottnám líffæra við andlát by Sigvaldason, Kristinn

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Cardiac arrest in a COVID-19 patient after receiving succinylcholine for tracheal reintubation by Sigurdsson, Theodor S, Þorvaldsson, Asgeir P, Asgeirsdottir, Sigrun, Sigvaldason, Kristinn

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Nationwide Incidence and Outcomes of Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Requiring Intensive Care in Iceland by Kristinsson, Bjarki, Kristinsdottir, Linda B., Blondal, Asbjorn T., Thormar, Katrin M., Kristjansson, Mar, Karason, Sigurbergur, Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Sigurdsson, Martin I.

“…OBJECTIVES:To determine the nationwide demographics and hospital mortality of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection requiring…”
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Presumed consent for organ donation in Iceland by Sigvaldason, Kristinn

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Næringarþörf sjúklinga á sjúkradeildum by Sigvaldason, Kristinn

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Utilization and outcomes of tracheostomies in the intensive care unit in Iceland in 2007–2020: A descriptive study by Kristinsdottir, Eyrun A., Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Karason, Sigurbergur, Jonasdottir, Rannveig J., Bodvarsdottir, Regina, Olafsson, Oddur, Tryggvason, Geir, Gudbjartsson, Tomas, Sigurdsson, Martin I.

“…Background Tracheostomies are commonly utilized in ICU patients due to prolonged mechanical ventilation, upper airway obstruction, or surgery in the face/neck…”
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Long‐term survival after intensive care: A retrospective cohort study by Kristinsdottir, Eyrun A., Long, Thorir E., Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Karason, Sigurbergur, Sigurdsson, Gisli H., Sigurdsson, Martin I.

“…Background Limited data exist on long‐term survival of patients requiring admission to intensive care units (ICUs). The aim of this study was to investigate…”
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The potential for organ donation in Iceland: A nationwide study of deaths in intensive care units by Palsson, Thordur P., Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Kristjansdottir, Thora E., Thorkelsson, Thordur, Blondal, Asbjorn T., Karason, Sigurbergur, Palsson, Runolfur

“…Background The deceased organ donation rate in Iceland has been low compared with other Western countries. The aim of this study was to explore the potential…”
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Abstract 17817: The Incidence and Mortality Risk of Acute Thoracic Aortic Dissection: Results From a Nationwide Population-based Study by Melvinsdottir, Inga H, Lund, Sigrun H, Agnarsson, Bjarni A, Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Gudbjartsson, Tomas, Geirsson, Arnar

“…IntroductionAcute thoracic aortic dissection is a potentially lethal disease associated with high morbidity, however, contemporary data on incidence and…”
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Management of acute atrial fibrillation in the intensive care unit: An international survey by Wetterslev, Mik, Møller, Morten Hylander, Granholm, Anders, Hassager, Christian, Haase, Nicolai, Aslam, Tayyba Naz, Shen, Jiawei, Young, Paul J., Aneman, Anders, Hästbacka, Johanna, Siegemund, Martin, Cronhjort, Maria, Lindqvist, Elin, Myatra, Sheila N., Kalvit, Kushal, Arabi, Yaseen M., Szczeklik, Wojciech, Sigurdsson, Martin I., Balik, Martin, Keus, Frederik, Perner, Anders, Huang, Bin, Yan, Miao, Liu, Wei, Deng, Yanjiu, Zhang, Lei, Suk, Pavel, Mørk Sørensen, Kasper, Andreasen, Anne Sofie, Bestle, Morten H., Krag, Mette, Poulsen, Lone M., Hildebrandt, Thomas, Møller, Kirsten, Møller‐Sørensen, Hasse, Bove, Jeppe, Kilsgaard, Toke A., Salam, Idrees Ahmad, Brøchner, Anne Craveiro, Strøm, Thomas, Sølling, Christoffer, Kolstrup, Line, Boczan, Mariusz, Rasmussen, Bodil S., Darfelt, Iben S., Jalkanen, Ville, Lehto, Pasi, Reinikainen, Matti, Kárason, Sigurbergur, Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Olafsson, Oddur, Vergis, Sara, Mascarenhas, Joanne, Shah, Mehul, Haranath, Sai Praveen, Van Der Poll, Andrew, Gjerde, Stig, Fossum, Ole Kristian, Strand, Kristian, Wangberg, Helge L., Berta, Emil, Balsliemke, Stephan, Robertson, Andrew C., Pedersen, Robert, Dokka, Vegard, Brügger‐Synnes, Pascal, Czarnik, Tomasz, Albshabshe, Alia A., Almekhlafi, Ghaleb, Knight, Agnes, Tegnell, Emily, Sjövall, Fredrik, Jakob, Stephan, Filipovic, Miodrag, Kleger, Gian‐Reto, Eck, Ruben J.

“…Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and is associated with poor outcomes. Different management strategies…”
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Effects of intensive upright mobilisation on outcomes of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit: a randomised controlled trial with 12-months follow-up by Amundadottir, Olof R., Jónasdóttir, Rannveig J., Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Gunnsteinsdottir, Ester, Haraldsdottir, Brynja, Sveinsson, Thorarinn, Sigurdsson, Gisli H., Dean, Elizabeth

“…To examine effects of intensive upright mobilisation on short- and long-term outcomes in critically ill mechanically ventilated patients. A randomised…”
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Predictive variables for poor long‐term physical recovery after intensive care unit stay: An exploratory study by Ámundadóttir, Ólöf R., Jónasdóttir, Rannveig J., Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Jónsdóttir, Helga, Möller, Alma D., Dean, Elizabeth, Sveinsson, Thorarinn, Sigurðsson, Gísli H.

“…Background Elucidating factors that influence physical recovery of survivors after an intensive care unit (ICU) stay is paramount in maximizing long‐term…”
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Critical care management of patients with spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage – a review by Kristinsdóttir, Eyrún Anna, Ásgeirsdóttir, Sigrún, Skúlason, Halldór, Björnsson, Aron, Vilmarsson, Vilhjálmur, Sigvaldason, Kristinn

“…Spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage is characterized by extravasation of blood into the subarachnoid space without a preceding trauma. The leading cause is a…”
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Cardiac transplantation and donation in Icelandic patients - indications and outcome by Valgarðsson, Atli Steinn, Hrafnkelsdóttir, Þórdís Jóna, Kristjánsson, Tómas Þór, Friðjónsdóttir, Hildigunnur, Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Dellgren, Göran, Guðbjartsson, Tómas

“…INTRODUCTION: Information on the number, indications and outcome of cardiac transplantations in Icelandic patients is scarce, as is information on the number…”
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Fjórföld hækkun á blóðfitum í bráðu ástandi ketónasýringar - sjúkratilfelli by Stefánsson, Hrafnkell, Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Kjartansson, Hilmar, Sigurjónsdóttir, Helga Ágústa

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Evaluation of clinical efficacy and safety of cervical trauma collars: differences in immobilization, effect on jugular venous pressure and patient comfort by Karason, Sigurbergur, Reynisson, Kristbjorn, Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Sigurdsson, Gisli H

“…Concern has been raised that cervical collars may increase intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury. The purpose of this study was to compare four types…”
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Nutrition in hospitalized patients by Sigvaldason, Kristinn

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Severely increased serum lipid levels in diabetic ketoacidosis - case report by Stefansson, Hrafnkell, Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Kjartansson, Hilmar, Sigurjonsdottir, Helga Águsta

“…Severe hypertriglyceridemia is a known, but uncommon complication of diabetic ketoacidosis. We discuss the case of a 23-year-old, previously healthy, woman who…”
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Injecting drug abuse: survival after intensive care admission and forensic toxicology reports at death by Sigvaldason, Kristinn, Ingvarsson, Thoroddur, Thordardottir, Svava, Kristinsson, Jakob, Karason, Sigurbergur

“…Injecting drug abuse is a worldwide problem with serious consequences for the individual and for society. The purpose of this study was to gather information…”
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