Netteland, Dag Ferner https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0382-0713
Aarhus, Mads
Sandset, Else Charlotte
Sorteberg, Angelika
Padayachy, Llewellyn
Helseth, Eirik
Brekken, Reidar
Funding for this research was provided by:
South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (2019010)
University of Oslo
Article History
Received: 18 October 2024
Accepted: 5 December 2024
First Online: 7 January 2025
Declarations
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: The prototype ultrasound machine (NiSonic P-100) was provided by Nisonic AS for use in the study at no cost. Nisonic AS did not otherwise contribute to the design or execution of the study. LP is a medical advisor to Nisonic AS. ECS is employed by the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation. The remaining authors reported no conflicts of interest.
: In accordance with the Helsinki Declaration, proxy consent was obtained for unconscious patients at the time of inclusion. If the patient regained ability to give informed consent, this was obtained from the patient at a later stage. The study was approved by the Regional Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics South East Norway (2018/136).