Ulf Erik Kongsgaard

• Ross, Stian Balnagown; Lie, Øyvind Haugen; Odland, Hans Henrik; Fink, Trine; Edvardsen, Thor & Haugaa, Kristina Ingrid Helena Hermann [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2024). Changes in electrical delay is associated with the hemodynamic response to cardiac pacing. Heart Rhythm O2. ISSN 2666-5018. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2024.03.013.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf Erik; Menchini, Robin Johansen; Larsen, Stein Gunnar & Juul-Hansen, Knut Erling (2024). Skin conductance algesimeter is unreliable during sudden perioperative temperature increases. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. ISSN 1877-8860. 24(1). doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2023-0106.
• Thaulow, Cecilie Hasselø; Helland, Arne; Kongsgaard, Ulf Erik & Høiseth, Gudrun (2023). Oxycodone, Morphine, and Fentanyl in Patients with Chronic Pain: Proposal of Dose-Specific Concentration Ranges. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. ISSN 0163-4356. 45(6), s. 777–785. doi: 10.1097/FTD.0000000000001112.
• Larsen, Camilla Kjellstad; Smiseth, Otto Armin; Duchenne, Jürgen; Galli, Elena; Aalen, John & Lederlin, Mathieu [Vis alle 13 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2023). Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Identifies Responders to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with an Assessment of Septal Scar and Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony. Journal of Clinical Medicine. ISSN 2077-0383. 12(22). doi: 10.3390/jcm12227182. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Lindemann, Kristina Yvonne Kathe; Kleppe, Andreas; Eyjólfsdóttir, Brynhildur; Danbolt, Svana Heimisdottir; Wang, Yun Yong & Heli-Haugestøl, Anne Gjertine [Vis alle 12 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2023). Prospective evaluation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway in a Norwegian cohort of patients with suspected or advanced ovarian cancer. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. ISSN 1048-891X. 33(8), s. 1279–1286. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-004355. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Lindemann, Kristina Yvonne Kathe; Danbolt, Svana Heimisdottir; Ramberg, Lene Kristine Marsby; Eyjólfsdóttir, Brynhildur; Wang, Yun & Heli-Haugestøl, Anne Gjertine [Vis alle 15 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2023). Patient-reported nausea after implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for gynae-oncology patients. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. ISSN 1048-891X. 33(8), s. 1287–1294. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-004356. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Eiding, Helge; Røise, Olav & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2022). Potentially Severe Incidents During Interhospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients, Frequently Occurring But Rarely Reported: A Prospective Study. Journal of patient safety. ISSN 1549-8417. 18(1), s. E315–E319. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000769. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Eiding, Helge; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Olasveengen, Theresa M. & Heyerdahl, Fridtjof (2021). Interhospital transport of critically ill patients: A prospective observational study of patient and transport characteristics. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. s. 1–8. doi: 10.1111/aas.14005.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf & Høiseth, Gudrun (2019). Dynamic assessment of the pupillary reflex in patients on high-dose opioids. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. ISSN 1877-8860. 19(3), s. 465–471. doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2019-0032. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Eiding, Helge; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Næss, Anne-Cathrine Braarud (2019). Interhospital transport of critically ill patients - experiences and challenges, a qualitative study . Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine. ISSN 1757-7241. 27:27, s. 1–9. doi: 10.1186/s13049-019-0604-8. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Kongsgaard, Ulf (2018). Letter to the Editor regarding “CT guided neurolytic blockade of the coeliac plexus in patients with advanced and intractably painful pancreatic cancer”. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. ISSN 1877-8860. 18(4). doi: 10.1515/sjpain-2018-0110.
• Hausken, John; Haave, Ellen M; Haugaa, Håkon; Løberg, Else Marit & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2018). A patient with solid gynecologic cancer causing lactic acidosis, severe hypercalcemia, and hypoglycemia. Clinical Case Reports. ISSN 2050-0904. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1904. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Holtan, Anders & Perner, Anders (2018). Changes in colloid solution sales in Nordic countries. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 62(4), s. 522–530. doi: 10.1111/aas.13057.
• Langerud, Anne Kathrine; Rustøen, Tone; Brunborg, Cathrine; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Stubhaug, Audun (2018). Prevalence, Location,and Characteristics of Chronic Pain in Intensive Care Survivors. Pain Management Nursing. ISSN 1524-9042. 19(4), s. 366–376. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2017.11.005.
• Langerud, Anne Kathrine; Rustøen, Tone; Småstuen, Milada C; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Stubhaug, Audun (2018). Health-related quality of life in intensive care survivors: Associations with social support, comorbidity, and pain interference. PLOS ONE. ISSN 1932-6203. 13:e0199656(6). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199656. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Langerud, Anne Kathrine; Rustøen, Tone; Småstuen, Milada C; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Stubhaug, Audun (2018). Intensive care survivor-reported symptoms: a longitudinal study of survivors' symptoms. Nursing in Critical Care. ISSN 1362-1017. 23(1), s. 48–54. doi: 10.1111/nicc.12330.
• Fornebo, Ida; Simonsen, K.A.; Bukholm, Ida Rashida Khan & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2017). Claims for compensation after injuries related to airway management: a nationwide study covering 15 years. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 61(7), s. 781–789. doi: 10.1111/aas.12914.
• Hetmann, Fredrik; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Sandvik, Leiv & Bredal, Inger Schou (2017). Post-thoracotomy pain syndrome and sensory disturbances following thoracotomy at 6-and 12-month follow-ups. Journal of Pain Research. ISSN 1178-7090. 10, s. 663–668. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S126639. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Fischer, Kristine; Pedersen, Tor Erlend; Bukholm, Ida Rashida Khan & Warncke, Torhild (2016). Klager etter nerveblokade til Norsk pasientskadeerstatning 2001-14 [Complaints to the Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation 2001 - 14 following nerve blockade]. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 136(23-24), s. 1989–1993. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.16.0368.
• Drewes, Asbjørn Mohr; Munkholm, Pia; Simrén, Magnus; Breivik, Harald; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Hatlebakk, Jan Gunnar [Vis alle 9 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2016). Definition, diagnosis and treatment strategies for opioid-induced bowel dysfunction-Recommendations of the Nordic Working Group. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. ISSN 1877-8860. 11, s. 111–122. doi: 10.1016/j.sjpain.2015.12.005. Vis sammendrag

  Background and aims Opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OIBD) is an increasing problem due to the common use of opioids for pain worldwide. It manifests with different symptoms, such as dry mouth, gastro-oesophageal reflux, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, anorexia, hard stools, constipation and incomplete evacuation. Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is one of its many symptoms and probably the most prevalent. The current review describes the pathophysiology, clinical implications and treatment of OIBD. Methods The Nordic Working Group was formed to provide input for Scandinavian specialists in multiple, relevant areas. Seven main topics with associated statements were defined. The working plan provided a structured format for systematic reviews and included instructions on how to evaluate the level of evidence according to the GRADE guidelines. The quality of evidence supporting the different statements was rated as high, moderate or low. At a second meeting, the group discussed and voted on each section with recommendations (weak and strong) for the statements. Results The literature review supported the fact that opioid receptors are expressed throughout the gastrointestinal tract. When blocked by exogenous opioids, there are changes in motility, secretion and absorption of fluids, and sphincter function that are reflected in clinical symptoms. The group supported a recent consensus statement for OIC, which takes into account the change in bowel habits for at least one week rather than focusing on the frequency of bowel movements. Many patients with pain receive opioid therapy and concomitant constipation is associated with increased morbidity and utilization of healthcare resources. Opioid treatment for acute postoperative pain will prolong the postoperative ileus and should also be considered in this context. There are no available tools to assess OIBD, but many rating scales have been developed to assess constipation, and a few specifically address OIC. A clinical treatment strategy for OIBD/OIC was proposed and presented in a flowchart. First-line treatment of OIC is conventional laxatives, lifestyle changes, tapering the opioid dosage and alternative analgesics. Whilst opioid rotation may also improve symptoms, these remain unalleviated in a substantial proportion of patients. Should conventional treatment fail, mechanism-based treatment with opioid antagonists should be considered, and they show advantages over laxatives. It should not be overlooked that many reasons for constipation other than OIBD exist, which should be taken into consideration in the individual patient. Conclusion and implications It is the belief of this Nordic Working Group that increased awareness of adverse effects and OIBD, particularly OIC, will lead to better pain treatment in patients on opioid therapy. Subsequently, optimised therapy will improve quality of life and, from a socio-economic perspective, may also reduce costs associated with hospitalisation, sick leave and early retirement in these patients.

• Kongsgaard, Ulf & Werner, Mads U (2016). Tachyphylaxis to local anaesthetics. What is the clinical evidence? A systematic review. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 60(1), s. 6–14. doi: 10.1111/aas.12631.
• Rosseland, Leiv Arne; Narum, Jon; Stubhaug, Audun; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Sorteberg, Wilhelm & Sorteberg, Angelika Gabriel (2015). The effect of tracheotomy on drug consumption in patients with acute aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: An observational study. BMC Anesthesiology. ISSN 1471-2253. 15(47). doi: 10.1186/s12871-015-0029-5.
• Hetmann, Fredrik; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Sandvik, Leiv & Bredal, Inger Schou (2015). Prevalence and predictors of persistent post-surgical pain 12 months after thoracotomy. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 59(6), s. 740–748. doi: 10.1111/aas.12532. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv
• Switlyk, Marta Daniela; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Skjeldal, Sigmund; Hald, John K; Hole, Knut Håkon & Knutstad, Kjetil [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2015). Prognostic factors in patients with symptomatic spinal metastases and normal neurological function. Clinical Oncology. ISSN 0936-6555. 27(4), s. 213–221. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2015.01.002.
• Wranicz, Piotr; Andersen, Hege Kilen; Nordbø, Arve & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2014). Factors influencing the quality of postoperative epidural analgesia: An observational multicenter study. Local and Regional Anesthesia. ISSN 1178-7112. 7(1), s. 39–45. doi: 10.2147/LRA.S67153.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Eeg, Martin & Greisen, Hanna (2014). The use of Instanyl® in the treatment of breakthrough pain in cancer patients: A 3-month observational, prospective, cohort study. Supportive Care in Cancer. ISSN 0941-4355. 22(6), s. 1655–1662. doi: 10.1007/s00520-014-2128-0.
• Hetmann, Fredrik; Bredal, Inger Schou; Sandvik, Leiv & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2013). Does chronic preoperative pain predict severe postoperative pain after thoracotomy. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 57(8), s. 1065–1072.
• Hetmann, Fredrik; Bredal, Inger Schou; Sandvik, Leiv & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2013). Does chronic pre-operative pain predict severe post-operative pain after thoracotomy? A prospective longitudinal study. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 57(8), s. 1065–1072. doi: 10.1111/aas.12159.
• Reine, Pål Aarstrand; Vethe, Nils Tore; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Andersen, Anders Mikal; Line, Pål Dag & Ali, Mohamad [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2013). Mycophenolate pharmacokinetics and inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase activity in liver transplant recipients with an emphasis on therapeutic drug monitoring. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation. ISSN 0036-5513. 73(2), s. 117–124. doi: 10.3109/00365513.2012.745947.
• Rustøen, Tone; Geerling, Jenske I.; Pappa, Theodora; Rundström, Carina; Weisse, Isolde & Williams, Sian [Vis alle 9 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2013). A European survey of oncology nurse breakthrough cancer pain practices. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. ISSN 1462-3889. 17(1), s. 95–100. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2012.05.005.
• Melnikov, Andrey; Bjørgo, Steinar & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2012). Thoracic paravertebral block versus transversus abdominis plane block in major gynecological surgery: a prospective, randomized, controlled, observer-blinded study. Local and Regional Anesthesia. ISSN 1178-7112. 5, s. 55–61. doi: 10.2147/LRA.S35858. Vis sammendrag

  Background and objectives: Patients undergoing abdominal surgery often receive an epidural infusion for postoperative analgesia. However, when epidural analgesia is contraindicated or unwanted, the administration of opioids is the usual means used to relieve pain. Various regional analgesia techniques used in conjunction with systemic analgesia have been reported to reduce the cumulative postoperative opioid consumption and opioid-induced side effects. The objective of this trial was to assess the effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane block and paravertebral block in women undergoing major gynecological surgery. Methods: We analyzed 58 patients scheduled for a midline vertical laparatomy due to gynecological cancer. They were all equipped with a patient-controlled postoperative analgesia pump that delivered ketobemidon. In addition, some patients were randomized to receive either a bilateral transversus abdominis plane block (n = 19) or a bilateral paravertebral block at the level of Th10 (n = 19). Both blocks were performed preoperatively as a single injection of bupivacaine. Results: Cumulative ketobemidon consumption, postoperative pain scores at rest and while coughing, and postoperative nausea and vomiting scores were assessed by a blinded observer at 2, 4, 6, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively. Both blocks were associated with significant reductions in opioid consumption and pain scores throughout the study period compared with the control patients. Postoperative nausea and vomiting scores were low in all groups, but during the early postoperative period more control group patients needed antiemetics. Conclusion: Both methods of inducing block can serve as effective analgesia adjuncts in women undergoing major gynecological surgery. Although thoracic paravertebral block appeared to be more effective than transversus abdomins block, the latter performed under ultrasound guidance seems to be a more controlled and safe alternative. Keywords: hysterectomy, transversus abdominis plane block, paravertebral block,postoperative pain.

• Axcrona, Karol; Vlatkovic, Ljiljana; Hovland, Jarl; Brennhovd, Bjørn; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Giercksky, Karl-Erik (2011). Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy in a 68-year-old patient with previous heart transplantation and pelvic irradiation. International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery. ISSN 1478-5951. 6(1), s. 81–83. doi: 10.1007/s11701-011-0270-y.
• ZAIKOVA, OLGA; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Kvaløy, Stein Olav; Giercksky, Karl-Erik & Skjeldal, Sigmund (2010). Pain after Palliative Radiotherapy for Spine Metastases. Clinical Oncology. ISSN 0936-6555. 22(10), s. 828–836. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2010.03.008.
• Wranicz, Piotr; Herlofson, Bente Brokstad; Evensen, Jan Folkvard & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2010). Prevention and treatment of trismus in head and neck cancer: A case report and a systematic review of the literature. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. ISSN 1877-8860. 1(2), s. 84–88. doi: 10.1016/j.sjpain.2010.01.006.
• Reine, Pål Aarstrand; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Andersen, A.; Thøgersen, A-K & Olsen, H. (2010). Infusions of albumin increase free fraction of naproxen in healthy volunteers: a randomized crossover study. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 54(4), s. 430–434. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02142.x.
• Holtan, Anders & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2009). The Use of Pain Descriptors in Cancer Patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. ISSN 0885-3924. 38(2), s. 208–215. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2008.08.008.
• Rud, A Kongsgaard; Bjørgo, S; Kristensen, GB & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2009). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for late radiation tissue injury in gynaecological patients. Supportive Care in Cancer. ISSN 0941-4355. 17(12), s. 1517–1521. doi: 10.1007/s00520-009-0619-1.
• Torvik, Karin; Hølen, Jacob C; Kaasa, Stein; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Holtan, Anders & Kongsgaard, Ulf [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2008). Pain in elderly hospitalized cancer patients with bone metastases in Norway. International Journal of Palliative Nursing. ISSN 1357-6321. 14(5), s. 238–45. Vis sammendrag

  AIM: To examine differences in reported pain, pain management and satisfaction with pain management between middle-aged and elderly patients. The study also examined differences in global quality of life (QoL) and pain interference with patient function between middle-aged and elderly patients with bone metastases. METHOD: A one-day prevalence study was performed, targeting hospitalized cancer patients 18 years and over in Norwegian hospitals; 79 patients with bone metastases were included. RESULTS: In total, 89% of patients reported daily pain, and there was no significant difference between the two age groups (p=0.52). Elderly patients reported significantly higher scores for 'worst pain' (p=0.036) and 'pain severity intensity' (p=0.027), but received strong opioids for their cancer pain significantly less often than middle-aged patients (p=0.024). We found a significant linear association between increasing age and decreasing scores on Cleeland's pain management index (p=0.002). There were no statistically significant differences between age groups in satisfaction with pain management, pain interference with functioning or global QoL. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that more focus is needed on pain management in elderly cancer patients with bone metastases.

• Kongsgaard, Ulf & Werner, M.U. (2008). Clinical trials: acute and chronic pain. I Campbell, WI; Nickolas, MK; Breivik, Harald; Newton-John, Toby & Rice, Andrew (Red.), Clinical Pain Management Series: Practice and Procedures (2.ed). Hodder Education. ISSN 9780340940068. s. 538–551.
• Ernst, Gernot & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2008). Bruk av cannabinoider i palliativ medisin. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 128(7), s. 822–825.
• Holtan, Anders; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Brosstad, Frank Roger (2008). Pelvic surgery in a child with hemophilia C: a rare disease, a real challenge, a simple solution. Transfusion Alternatives in Transfusion Medicine. ISSN 1295-9022. 10(1), s. 26–29. doi: 10.1111/J.1778-428x.2007.00079.x.
• Reine, PA; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Andersen, A; Thogersen, AK & Olsen, H (2008). Infusion of albumin attenuates changes in serum protein binding of drugs in surgical patients compared with volume replacement with HAES. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 52, s. 406–412. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2007.01555.x.
• Holtan, Anders; Aass, N; Nordoy, T; Haugen, DF; Kaasa, S & Mohr, W [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2007). Prevalence of pain in hospitalised cancer patients in Norway: a national survey. Palliative Medicine. ISSN 0269-2163. 21, s. 7–13. doi: 10.1177/0269216306073127.
• Høiseth, Lars Øivind; Giercksky, Karl-Erik; Larsen, Stein Gunnar & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2006). Større kirurgiske inngrep hos Jehovas vitner. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 126(20), s. 2658–2661.
• Svendsen, Kristina B; Andersen, Steen; Arnason, Sigurdur; Arnér, Staffan; Breivik, Harald & Heiskanen, Tarja [Vis alle 12 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2005). Breakthrough pain in malignant and non-malignant diseases: a review of prevalence, characteristics and mechanisms. European Journal of Pain. ISSN 1090-3801. 9(2), s. 195–206. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2004.06.001.
• Holtan, Anders; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Ohnstad, Hege Oma (2005). Smerter hos kreftpasienter innlagt i sykehus. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 125(4), s. 416–418.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Bell, Rae Francis & Breivik, Harald (2005). Smertelindring ved stoffmisbruk eller langvarig opioidbehandling. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 125(20), s. 2808–2810.
• Borchgrevik, Petter C; Klepstad, Pål; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Kaasa, Stein (2004). Bruk av opioider mot sterke kreftrelaterte smerter. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 124(3), s. 337–338.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Olsen, Harald; Børmer, Ole P. & Andersen, Anders (2004). Pharmaceutical-grade albumin: impaired drug-binding capacity in vitro. BMC Clinical Pharmacology. ISSN 1472-6904. 4.
• Reine, Pål; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Smith-Erichsen, Nils (2004). Hemoglobin og transfusjonspraksis - en spørreundersøkelse balnt norske anestesiologer. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 124(20), s. 2610–2612.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Bjørgo, Steinar & Hauser, Markus (2004). Nevrolytisk blokade hos kreftpasienter - fortsatt en nyttig<BR/>behandling. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf & Werner, M.U. (2003). Clinical trials: Cancer pain, Clinical trials: cancer pain.. In: Clinical Pain Management. Practical applications & procedures. Breivik H, Campbell W, Eccleston C, eds. Edward Arnold. ISSN 0340809957. s. 538–551.
• Knutsen, Anders holtan; Mitic, Zorica; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Nordbø, Arve (2003). Endringer i albuminforbruk ved norske sykehus etter Cochranrapporten (1998-2001). Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 123(9), s. 1181–1183.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Solheim, Bjarte G. & Heier, Hans Erik (2003). Transfusjon av "gammelt" bankblod, - tid for nytenkning? Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 123(3), s. 325–327.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf (2000). Mechanical ventilation in critically ill cancer patients. Opinions on Topics in Supportive Care in Oncology. 34, s. 12–13. Vis sammendrag

  The role of ICU facilities, including mechanical ventilation, is important for optimal supportive care. This treatment modality should not generally be restricted in critically ill cancer patients. However, decisions concerning the level of care in the ICU will necessarily involve medical as well as ethical considerations.

• Børmer, Ole P.; Amlie, L.M.; Paus, Elisabeth & Kongsgaard, Ulf (1999). Automated albumin method underestimates pharmaceutical-grade albumin in vivo. Clinical Chemistry. ISSN 0009-9147. 45(7), s. 1082–1084.
• Sundfør, Kolbein; Lyng, Heidi; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Trope, Claes Gøran & Rofstad, Einar K. (1997). Polarographic Measurement of pO2 in Cervix Carcinoma. Gynecologic Oncology. ISSN 0090-8258. 64, s. 230–236.
• Svennevig, Jan Ludvig; Tølløfsrud, Stein; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Noddeland, Harald; Mohr, Brit & Øzer, M [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (1996). Complement activation during and after heart surgery is only marginally affected by the choice of fluid for volume replacement. Perfusion. ISSN 0267-6591. 11, s. 326–332. Vis sammendrag

  Complement, complement activation, heart surgery

• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Wang, Meng Yu & Kvalheim, Gunnar (1996). Leucocyte depletion filter removes cancer cells in human blood. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5172. 40, s. 118–120.

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• Werner, Mads U. & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2016). Smärtans patofysiologi hos cancerpatienter. Gyldendal Akademisk. ISBN 978-82-05-48840-3. 11 s.
• Rosland, Jan Henrik; Borchgrevink, Petter Chr.; Klepstad, Pål & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2016). Smertebehandling hos pasienter som har kreft. Universitetet I Oslo, Det medisinske fakultet, Institutt for klinisk medisin, Avdeling for farmakologi. ISBN 978-82-992331-4-9.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf (2003). Clinical trials: cancer pain.. In: Clinical Pain Management. Practical applications & procedures. Breivik H, Campbell W, Eccleston C, eds. Edward Arnold. ISBN 0340809957. 13 s.

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• Kvandal, Per; Kleven, Josef; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Fremmerlid, Margit Louise & Kristiansen, Thomas (2021). Cerebral Circulatory Ultrasound Assessment Of Patients Undergoing Robotic Surgery In A Trendelenburg Position - CURT .
• Kongsgaard, Ulf & Switlyk, Marta Daniela (2016). Postoperative paraplegia following spinal cord infarction in a patient with a thoracic epidural catheter.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf (2016). Measuring outcomes of pain management. Scandinavian Journal of Pain. ISSN 1877-8860. 13, s. 173–174. doi: 10.1016/j.sjpain.2016.09.003.
• Førde, Reidun; Materstvedt, Lars Johan; Markestad, Trond; Kongsgaard, Ulf; von Hofacker, Sebastian & Brelin, Siri [Vis alle 8 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2015). Lindrende sedering i livets sluttfase - reviderte retningslinjer. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 135(3), s. 220–221. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.14.1116.
• Werner, Mads U. & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2014). Defining persistent post-surgical pain: Is an update required? British Journal of Anaesthesia. ISSN 0007-0912. 113(1), s. 1–4. doi: 10.1093/bja/aeu012.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf & Steen, Petter Andreas (2014). Lasarus-fenomenet :. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 134(12/13), s. 1257–1259. doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.14.0052.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf (2011). Frédéric Chopin and his suffering. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 131(7), s. 707–710. Vis sammendrag

  BACKGROUND: In 2010 we celebrated the bicentennial of Chopin's birth. He left more than 230 fantastic compositions, often described as romantic, emotional and poetic. Chopin composed almost exclusively for piano solo and has been called the pianists' composer. From his teens he suffered from respiratory tract infections, gradually accompanied by haemoptysis, pronounced breathing problems, diarrhoea and loss of weight. He experienced part of his adult life as a period of great suffering. He was 39 years old when he died. The assumed cause of death was tuberculosis, but other possible differential diagnoses have been suggested in recent years. MATERIAL AND METHOD: In order to examine the different diagnostic alternatives, a non-systematic search of the literature was carried out in PubMed, Embase, Current Contents, Google and relevant reference books. RESULTS: The official cause of death was tuberculosis, but the autopsy report has never been found. Both cystic fibrosis and alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency are possible differential diagnoses that can explain his symptoms. INTERPRETATION: In spite of a disabling disease, Chopin was musically creative right to the end of his life. His suffering must have influenced his musical expression, which is characterised by intimacy and sentimentality. It is unlikely that we will ever find the true cause of death.

• Høiseth, Lars Øivind & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2009). Jehovas vitner og blodløs behandling - medisinske utfordringer. I Ringnes, Hege Kristin & Sødal, Helje Kringlebotn (Red.), Jehovas vitner: en flerfaglig studie. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215014531. s. 108–121.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf & Werner, Mads U (2009). Evidence-Based Medicine Works Best When There is Evidence: Challenges in Palliative Medicine When Randomized Controlled Trials are not Possible. Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy. ISSN 1536-0288. 23(1), s. 48–50. doi: 10.1080/15360280902728237.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Wyller, Torgeir Bruun & Breivik, Harald (2008). Eldre trenger bedre smertebehandling. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. ISSN 0029-2001. 128(5), s. 590–591.
• Reine, Pål; Hestenes, Siv & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2004). Epidural abscess etter langvargi bruk av epidural kateter.
• Holtan, Anders; Hestenes, Siv & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2004). Smerter hos kreftpasienter innlagt i sykehus - en nasjonal prevalensstudie.
• Hestenes, Siv; Helset, Elin & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2004). Livstruende hyponatremi som følge av alternativ behandling.
• Knutsen, Anders holtan & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2003). Smerter hos kreftpasienter innlagt i sykehus - en prevalensundersøkelse i Helse Sør.
• Reine, Pål; Holtan, Anders; Bjørgo, Steinar & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2003). Dobbel-lumen tube & Univent - fordeler og ulemper.
• Holtan, Anders; Kongsgaard, Ulf & Brosstad, Frank Roger (2003). Bekkenkirurgi på et barn med hemofili C - sjelden tilstand - stor utfordring - enkel løsning.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf (2003). Pain management of the drug abuser.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf (2003). Neuropathic pain in cancer patients.
• Karlsen, Harald; Pedersen, Terje Rolf; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Omdal, S. & Giercksky, Karl-Erik (2001). Establishing an isolated perfusion service for management og malignant disase at the Norwegian Radium Hospital.
• Nordbø, Arve; Larsen, Stein; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Pettersen, Bjørn; Quist, Hanne & Kvalheim, Gunnar [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2000). Preoperativ bruk av erythropoitin og jern kombinert med preoperativ autotransfusjon ved kirurgiske inngrep hos kreftpasienter.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf (2000). The "intractable" cancer patient. Vis sammendrag

  In spite of increased knowledge in care of the cancer patient, there are still a few patients who experience intolerable suffering, especially in the last days of their life. In selected patients, aggressive and invasive treatments, such as neurolysis, implantable intrathecal or epidural catheters for infusion of analgesic medications, or neuroaugmentative procedures may reduce or eliminate the requirement for systemically administered analgesics. Like other interventions, however, they should never be instituted in isolation, but rather as a component of a therapeutic strategy implemented in a multidisciplinary setting. At the end of life, induced sedation in the management of refractory symptoms may be the only therapeutic option capable of providing adequate relief. This approach is described as sedation in the management of intolerable symptoms in the imminently dying. The medical and ethical issues surrounding this therapy are complex and have become a focus of palliative medicin. The provision of clinical care must proceed in parallel with an increased focus on, and resources for, the development of research initiatives.

• Nordbø, Arve; Wranicz, Piotr; Lindheim, Dagne & Kongsgaard, Ulf (2000). Cardiovascular response to sevoflurane compared to propofol in elderly patients.
• Nordbø, Arve; Larsen, Stein; Kongsgaard, Ulf; Pettersen, Bjørn; Quist, Hanne & Kvalheim, Gunnar [Vis alle 7 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2000). Preoperative erythropoietin and intravenous iron in combination with intraoperative autotransfusion in cancer surgery.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Erikstein, Bjørn & Kvinnsland, Stener (1999). Late sequelae of post-mastectomy radiotherapy. Vis sammendrag

  Evaluation of symptoms after breat irradiation. 2113 patients were treated with either 4.3 GY x 10 (1496 pts) or 2.5 GY x 10 (617 pts) to the breast wall and /or regional lymph nodes. 450 of these patients were still alive at the end of 1996. From this group 361 patients were examined for late radiation side effects, 245 patients had received 4.3 GY x 10 and 119 had received 2.5 GY x 10. The patients were examined clinically by an oncologist and physiotherapist. Radiologic evaluation of the thorax was performed. Self-evaluation regarding pain experience and interference of pain in the patient's life was achieved using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). Arm-oedema, fractures of the ribs and impaired shoulder function were the three most objective factors predicting late radiation side effects. Pain interference in the patient's life evaluated by the BPI was characteristic in most patients. Despite a high sum on the BPI pain score, only 37 % were on pain medication (15 % on Paracetamol and 14 % on Paracetamol + Codeine). Only 1.5 % was taking opioids. Late sequelae after breast irradiation is associated with physical and psychological distress compromising quality of life. These problems are possibly underestimated.

• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola; Ottersen, Stig; Nordøy, Tone & Hessling, Stein Erik [Vis alle 12 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2005). Lindring av smerter hos kreftpasienter. Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenester. ISSN 82-8121-074-5.
• Kongsgaard, Ulf; Kaasa, Stein; Dale, Ola; Ottesen, Stig; Nordøy, Tone & Hessling, Sten Erik [Vis alle 9 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (2005). Lindring av smerter hos kreftpasienter. Nasjonalt kunnskapssenter for helsetjenesten. ISSN 82-8121-074-5. Fulltekst i vitenarkiv Vis sammendrag

  Denne rapporten er en bestilling fra tidligere Sosial-og helsedepartementet om å vurdere kunnskapsgrunnlaget om effekt av palliativ smertebehandling ved kreft, dvs. Effekt av ulike behandlingsmetoder for å lindre smerter hos pasienter med uhelbredelig (ikke-kurabel) kreftsykdom.

• Høiby, Ernst Arne; Sandven, Per; Lassen, Jørgen; Kvaløy, Stein; Vorkinn, E. & Holte, H. [Vis alle 16 forfattere av denne artikkelen] (1997). Antimikrobielle midler: grunnlag for fornuftig bruk. Oslo universitetssykehus HF. ISSN 82-91929-01-7.

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