Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol
Position
Professor
Affiliation
- conrad.bjorshol@uib.no
- Visitor address
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Forskningens Hus, Stavanger University Hospital.
- Room: Alternative e-mail: conrad.arnfinn.bjorshol@sus.no
- Postal address
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P.O. Box 7804NO-5020 BergenNorway
Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol
Position
Professor
Affiliation
Research
Research within cardiac arrest, patient safety and medical simulation.
Teaching
Responsible for teaching medical students from the University of Bergen who are on work placement at the Department of Anesthesia at Stavanger University Hospital (SUS). This include dividing the students, teaching in Anesthesia on introduction day and SAFER Student Day.
Publications
Academic article
- Nedim Leto; Elisabeth Farbu; Paul Randall Barach et al. (2026). Evaluating stroke recognition and prehospital quality metrics in emergency dispatch: a retrospective cohort study comparing mimics and confirmed strokes. (external link)
- Nedim Leto; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Martin Kurz et al. (2023). Prehospital identification of acute ischaemic stroke with large vessel occlusion: A retrospective study from western Norway. (external link)
- Jeannett Kjær; Louise Milling; Anne Craveiro Brøchner et al. (2025). Prehospital cardiac arrest resuscitation practices differ around the globe. (external link)
- Caroline Fugelli; Erling Tjelta Westlye; Hege Langli Ersdal et al. (2019). Combined Interscalene Brachial Plexus and Superficial Cervical Plexus Nerve Block for Midshaft Clavicle Surgery: A Case Series. (external link)
- Patrick Druwé; Koenraad G. Monsieurs; Ruth Piers et al. (2018). Perception of inappropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation by clinicians working in emergency departments and ambulance services: The REAPPROPRIATE international, multi-centre, cross sectional survey. (external link)
- Conrad Bjørshol; Kjetil Sunde; Helge Myklebust et al. (2011). Decay in chest compression quality due to fatigue is rare during prolonged advanced life support in a manikin model. (external link)
- Sissel Eikeland Husebø; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Hans Rystedt et al. (2012). A comparative study of defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation performance during simulated cardiac arrest in nursing student teams. (external link)
- Anne Strand Finstad; Ingunn Aase; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol et al. (2023). In situ simulation-based team training and its significance for transfer of learning to clinical practice-A qualitative focus group interview study of anaesthesia personnel. (external link)
- Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Trond Nordseth; Jo Kramer-Johansen (2023). Why the Norwegian 2021 guideline for basic life support are different. (external link)
- Wenche Torunn Mathiesen; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Geir Sverre Braut et al. (2016). Reactions and coping strategies in lay rescuers who have provided CPR to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims: A qualitative study. (external link)
- Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Thomas Lindner; Eldar Søreide et al. (2009). Hospital employees improve basic life support skills and confidence with a personal resuscitation manikin and a 24-min video instruction. (external link)
- Espen Fevang; Karin Haaland; Jo Røislien et al. (2018). Semiprone position is superior to supine position for paediatric endotracheal intubation during massive regurgitation, a randomized crossover simulation trial. (external link)
- Anna Marie Moe Øvstebø; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Sissel Grønlien et al. (2023). Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder among first aid providers. (external link)
- Anne Strand Finstad; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Ingunn Aase et al. (2024). Assessment of Anaesthesia Teams' Non-Technical Skills in Clinical Practice before and after Simulation-Based Team Training: A Quasiexperimental Study. (external link)
- Wenche Torunn Mathiesen; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Sindre Aske Høyland et al. (2016). Exploring how lay rescuers overcome barriers to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A qualitative study. (external link)
- Anne Strand Finstad; Randi Ballangrud; Ingunn Aase et al. (2021). Is simulation-based team training performed by personnel in accordance with the INACSL Standards of Best Practice: SimulationSM?—a qualitative interview study. (external link)
- Wenche Torunn Mathiesen; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Jan Terje Kvaløy et al. (2018). Effects of modifiable prehospital factors on survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in rural versus urban areas. (external link)
- Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Helge Myklebust; Kjetil Lønne Nilsen et al. (2011). Effect of socioemotional stress on the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during advanced life support in a randomized manikin study. (external link)
- Patrick Druwé; Koenraad G. Monsieurs; James Gagg et al. (2021). Impact of perceived inappropiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation on emergency clinicians’ intention to leave the job: Results from a cross-sectional survey in 288 centres across 24 countries. (external link)
- Inngunn Aase; Karina Aase; Peter Dieckmann et al. (2016). Interprofessional communication in a simulation-based team training session in healthcare: A student perspective. (external link)
- Wenche Torunn Mathiesen; Tonje Søraas Birkenes; Helene Lund et al. (2018). Public knowledge and expectations about dispatcher assistance in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. (external link)
- Nedim Leto; Elisabeth Farbu; Paul Randall Barach et al. (2025). Reducing time delays and enhancing reperfusion eligibility related to stroke suspicion by the Emergency Medical Dispatch Centre: a registry-based observational study. (external link)
- Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Stephen J. M. Sollid; Hans Flaatten et al. (2016). Great variation between ICU physicians in the approach to making end-of-life decisions.. (external link)
- Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Eldar Søreide (2017). Improving survival after cardiac arrest. (external link)
- Patrick Druwé; Dominique D. Benoit; Koenraad G. Monsieurs et al. (2020). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Adults Over 80: Outcome and the Perception of Appropriateness by Clinicians. (external link)
- Cato Alexsander Bjørkli; Kjell Ivar Øvergård; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol et al. (2012). Effects of socio-emotional stressors on ventilation rate and subjective workload during simulated CPR by lay rescuers. (external link)
- Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Eldar Søreide; Tor Harald Torsteinbø et al. (2008). Quality of chest compressions during 10 min of single-rescuer basic life support with different compression: ventilation ratios in a manikin model. (external link)
Conference lecture
Conference abstract
- Stephen J. M. Sollid; Conrad Bjørshol; Hans Flaatten et al. (2013). Small simulation based sessions versus plenary interactive sessions during a medical congress to highlight ethical challenges in intensive care. (external link)
- Kjell Ivar Øvergård; Cato Alexander Bjørkli; Conrad Bjørshol et al. (2008). Socio-emotional stressors increase ventilation rate during advanced cardial life support in a manikin model. (external link)
Non-fiction book chapter
Letter to the editor
- Anna Marie Moe Øvstebø; Geir Sverre Braut; Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol (2021). Taushetsbelagt informasjon til en tredjeperson – helseforskningsloven hindrer oss. (external link)
- Conrad Arnfinn Bjørshol; Anna Marie Moe Øvstebø; Elisabeth Dyrnes et al. (2023). Saving lives and minds – The neglected part of first aid. (external link)
- Vicky L Joshi; Anna Marie Moe Øvstebø; Thomas Werner Lindner et al. (2025). Recovery after rescue: The green shoots of bystander aftercare. (external link)