Christer Svensen

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Christer Svensén studies the effects of cardiovascular monitoring and fluid treatment for patients prior to, during and after surgery. Hydration based on blood pressure and urine production has often led to the patient storing unnecessary fluids, which affects both morbidity and mortality. Studies are conducted of infusion solutions' distribution in the body during different pathological conditions, and of non-invasive methods to assess a patient's fluid status and hydration in connection with sepsis and septic shock.

Articles

Journal article: FRONTIERS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. 2025;7:1619238
New insights in fluid monitoring for surgical patients. A concept study.
Andrijauskas A; Andrijauskas P; Dilijonas D; Jovaiša T; Marozas V; Stankevičius E; Kerroum A; Čincikas D; Švedienė S; Kvederas G; Porvaneckas N; Svensen C
Article: JOURNAL OF APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS. 2024;3(7)
Oral Rehydration or Intravenous Drip? - A Volume Kinetic Study of Glucose Solutions to Young and Old
Sjöstrand F; Svensen CH; Rodhe PM
Article: INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING. 2023;79:103522
The distorted memories of patients treated in the intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Vogel G; Forinder U; Sandgren A; Svensen C; Joelsson-Alm E
Article: INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING. 2023;78:103478
Shifting focus: A grounded theory of how family members to critically ill patients manage their situation
Vogel G; Joelsson-Alm E; Forinder U; Svensen C; Sandgren A
Article: BMJ OPEN. 2023;13(3):e071330
Prevalence and impact of chronic dysglycaemia among patients with COVID-19 in Swedish intensive care units: a multicentre, retrospective cohort study
Balintescu A; Rysz S; Hertz C; Grip J; Cronhjort M; Oldner A; Svensen C; Martensson J
Article: DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM. 2023;25(7):1942-1949
Glycaemic control and sepsis risk in adults with type 1 diabetes
Balintescu A; Lind M; Franko MA; Oldner A; Cronhjort M; Eliasson B; Svensen C; Martensson J
Article: HEART. 2023;109(11):839-845
Risk of myocardial infarction after invasive outpatient procedures
Sen A; Gemes K; Svensen C; Varmdal T; Jonsson M; Janszky I; Moller J
Article: ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. 2022;175(5):628-633
Risk for Acute Myocardial Infarction After Ophthalmologic Procedures
Sen A; Gemes K; Stalhammar G; Svensen C; Tornvall P; Jonsson M; Varmdal T; Endreseth BH; Janszky I; Moller J
Article: INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE EXPERIMENTAL. 2022;10(1):14
Evaluation of an extracorporeal ozone-based bactericide system for the treatment of Escherichia coli sepsis
Skorup P; Fransson A; Gustavsson J; Sjoholm J; Rundgren H; ozenci V; Wong AYW; Karlsson T; Svensen C; Gunther M
Article: INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING. 2021;67:103096
Stabilizing life: A grounded theory of surviving critical illness
Vogel G; Joelsson-Alm E; Forinder U; Svensen C; Sandgren A
Journal article: ANESTHESIOLOGY. 2020
Population Volume Kinetics in Volunteers: Reply [RETRACTED].
Nyberg J; Kinsky MP; Svensen CH
Journal article: ANESTHESIOLOGY. 2019;131(3):501-511
Population Kinetics of 0.9% Saline Distribution in Hemorrhaged Awake and Isoflurane-anesthetized Volunteers (Retracted article. See vol. 133, pg. 249, 2020)
Nyberg J; Li H; Wessmark P; Winther V; Prough DS; Kinsky MP; Svensen CH
Article: CRITICAL CARE AND RESUSCITATION. 2018;20(4):277-284
Haemodynamic effects of cold versus warm fluid bolus in healthy volunteers: a randomised crossover trial
Wall O; Ehrenberg L; Joelsson-Alm E; Martensson J; Bellomo R; Svensen C; Cronhjort M
Article: PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE. 2018;33(5):490-494
Prehospital Invasive Arterial Pressure: Use of a Minimized Flush System
Karlsson J; Linde J; Svensen C; Gellerfors M
Article: SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE. 2018;17:97-102
Living with painful endometriosis - A struggle for coherence. A qualitative study
Hallstam A; Stalnacke BM; Svensen C; Lofgren M
Article: ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA. 2018;62(8):1112-1119
Health-related quality of life after general surgical intensive care
Vogel G; Forinder U; Sandgren A; Svensen C; Joelsson-Alm E
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2018;115:E7UD
Balanserad infusionslösning eller isoton koksaltlösning? - Knappast evidens för att det ena är bättre än det andra – valet är en utmaning i den kliniska vardagen.
Svensén C
Article: BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA. 2018;120(5):1103-1109
Pre-hospital advanced airway management by anaesthetist and nurse anaesthetist critical care teams: a prospective observational study of 2028 pre-hospital tracheal intubations
Gellerfors M; Fevang E; Backman A; Kruger A; Mikkelsen S; Nurmi J; Rognas L; Sandstrom E; Skallsjo G; Svensen C; Gryth D; Lossius HM
Article: PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA. 2017;27(11):1131-1135
Can noninvasive hemoglobin measurement reduce the need for preoperative venipuncture in pediatric outpatient surgery?
Zeng R; Svensen CH; Li H; Xu X; Svanberg AS; Liu H; Li Y; Shangguan W; Lian Q
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN. 2017;17:233-242
Assessment and treatment at a pain clinic: A one-year follow-up of patients with chronic pain
Hallstam A; Lofgren M; Benson L; Svensen C; Stalnacke B-M
Journal article: JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA AND PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE. 2017;4
Fluid Responsiveness Assessment Using Passive Leg Raising Test to Reduce Fluid Administration and Weight Gain in Patients with Septic Shock
Cronhjort M; Bergman M; Joelsson-Alm E; Divander M-B; Jerkegren E; Balintescu A; Mårtensson J; Svensen C
Article: JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA. 2016;30(5):803-810
Analgesic effect of a single dose of betamethasone after ambulatory knee arthroscopy: a randomized controlled trial
Segelman J; Pettersson HJ; Svensen C; Divander M-B; Barenius B; Segelman J
Article: ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA. 2016;60(7):925-933
Association between fluid balance and mortality in patients with septic shock: a post hoc analysis of the TRISS trial
Cronhjort M; Hjortrup PB; Holst LB; Joelsson-Alm E; Martensson J; Svensen C; Perner A
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN. 2016;10:36-42
Patients with chronic pain: One-year follow-up of a multimodal rehabilitation programme at a pain clinic
Hallstam A; Lofgren M; Svensen C; Stalnacke B-M
Article: MEDICINA-LITHUANIA. 2016;52(6):354-365
A mini volume loading test (mVLT) using 2.5-mL kg^-1 boluses of crystalloid for indication of perioperative changes in hydration status
Andrijauskas A; Svensen CH; Porvaneckas N; Sipylaite J; Stankevicius E; Cincikas D; Uvarovas V; Svediene S; Satkauskas I; Vosylius S; Kvederas G
Article: MILITARY MEDICINE. 2015;180(9):1006-1010
Endotracheal Intubation With and Without Night Vision Goggles in a Helicopter and Emergency Room Setting: A Manikin Study
Gellerfors M; Svensen C; Linde J; Lossius HM; Gryth D
Article: JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE. 2015;47(3):242-248
"CHANGE IS POSSIBLE": PATIENTS' EXPERIENCE OF A MULTIMODAL CHRONIC PAIN REHABILITATION PROGRAMME
Hallstam A; Stalnacke BM; Svensen C; Lofgren M
Article: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MONITORING AND COMPUTING. 2015;29(1):41-46
The use of a noninvasive hemoglobin monitor for determining fluid distribution and elimination in pediatric patients undergoing minor surgery
Lian Q; Li H; Zeng R; Lang J; Shangguan W; Liu H; Wang B; Rodhe PM; Svensen CH
Article: MEDICINA-LITHUANIA. 2015;51(2):81-91
A mini volume loading test for indication of preoperative dehydration in surgical patients
Andrijauskas A; Ivaskevicius J; Porvaneckas N; Stankevicius E; Svensen CH; Uvarovas V; Svediene S; Kvederas G
Article: NURSING RESEARCH. 2014;63(6):418-425
Micturition Problems After Bladder Distension During Hospitalization in Sweden "I'm Not Ill, Just Damaged for the Rest of My Life"
Joelsson-Alm E; Nyman CR; Svensen C; Ulfvarson J
Article: SHOCK. 2014;42(5):407-414
ISOPROTERNENOL INCREASES VASCULAR VOLUME EXPANSION AND URINARY OUTPUT AFTER A LARGE CRYSTALLOID BOLUS IN HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS
Asmussen S; Salter M; Prough DS; Kramer GC; Svensen C; Sheffield-Moore M; Kinsky MP
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2014;22:10
Use of the Airtraq® device for airway management in the prehospital setting - a retrospective study
Gellerfors M; Larsson A; Svensen CH; Gryth D
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2014;111(1-2):20
[EMA-decision on HES-restrictions].
Svensén C; Hjelmqvist H
Journal article: ARCHIV EUROMEDICA. 2014;4(1):4-14
MINI VOLUME LOADING TEST (MVLT) FOR THE EVALUATION OF HYDRATION STATUS: INITIAL VALIDATION IN PATIENTS
Andrijauskas A; Svensen CH; Porvaneckas N; Kvederas G; Cincikas D; Svediene S
Article: MEDICINA-LITHUANIA. 2014;50(5):255-262
Evaluation of hydration status calculated from differences in venous and capillary plasma dilution during stepwise crystalloid infusions: A randomized crossover study in healthy volunteers
Svensen CH; Stankevicius E; Broms J; Markevicius V; Andrijauskas A
Article: KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY. 2013;21(12):2790-2799
A randomized double-blind clinical trial of tourniquet application strategies for total knee arthroplasty
Kvederas G; Porvaneckas N; Andrijauskas A; Svensen CH; Ivaskevicius J; Mazunaitis J; Marmaite U; Andrijauskas P
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2013;110(32-33):1399
[Doubts about HES. The European Medicines Agency withdraws the marketing permit until further notice].
Svensén C
Article: PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE. 2013;2(1):9
The maintenance and monitoring of perioperative blood volume
Iijima T; Brandstrup B; Rodhe P; Andrijauskas A; Svensen CH
Article: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 2013;116(2):337-342
The Use of a Noninvasive Hemoglobin Monitor for Volume Kinetic Analysis in an Emergency Room Setting
Sjostrand F; Rodhe P; Berglund E; Lundstrom N; Svensen C
Article: ELEKTRONIKA IR ELEKTROTECHNIKA. 2013;19(7):65-71
Statistically Biased Calibration Method for the Real-time Adjustment of Noninvasive Haemoglobin Measurements in a Semi-automated Infusion System
Markevicius V; Andrijauskas A; Navikas D; Svensen C; Porvaneckas N; Andriukaitis D; Kvederas G; Cincikas D; Andrijauskas P
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY. 2012;29:45-46
Plasma dilution efficacy as target parameter for evaluation of fluid responsiveness in goal directed fluid therapy
Andrijauskas A; Svensen C; Ivaskevicius J; Porvaneckas N; Kvederas G; Andrijauskas P
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY. 2012;29:47-48
Clinical interpretation of noninvasive hemoglobin (SpHbTM) revised: single-capillary-bed rather than arterial hemoglobin
Andrijauskas A; Svensen C; Ivaskevicius J; Porvaneckas N; Kvederas G; Andrijauskas P
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY. 2012;29:47
Noninvasive monitoring of hemoglobin (SpHbTM) during preoperative stepwise infusion of Ringer's acetate: accuracy for the evaluation of arterial plasma dilution
Andrijauskas A; Svensen C; Ivaskevicius J; Porvaneckas N; Kvederas G; Andrijauskas P
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY. 2012;46(2):84-90
Preoperative ultrasound monitoring can reduce postoperative bladder distension: A randomized study
Joelsson-Alm E; Ulfvarson J; Nyman CR; Divander M-B; Svensen C
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2011;108(40):1963-1967
[Swedish patients can receive better anesthesiologic care. Fluid therapy and oxygen administration in major bowel surgery are not optimal according to a questionnaire].
Cleaver B; Wogensen F; Svensén C
Journal article: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY. 2011;28:26
Use of a noninvasive hemoglobin monitor for volume kinetic analysis in an emergency room setting
Svensen CH; Rodhe P; Lundström N; Berglund E; Sjöstrand F
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2011;108(16-17):905
[Leading anesthesiologist accused of scientific misconduct. We are not changing our protocols--yet].
Svensén C
Article: COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE. 2010;11(4):341-351
Modelling of peripheral fluid accumulation after a crystalloid bolus in female volunteers - a mathematical study
Rodhe P; Drobin D; Hahn RG; Wennberg B; Lindahl C; Sjostrand F; Svensen CH
Article: CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE. 2010;38(10):2011-2015
Hypoproteinemia does not alter plasma volume expansion in response to a 0.9% saline bolus in awake sheep
Brauer KI; Brauer LP; Prough DS; Rodhe P; Hahn RG; Traber DL; Traber LD; Svensen CH
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA RESUSCITATION & EMERGENCY MEDICINE. 2010;18:49
End-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring during bag valve ventilation: the use of a new portable device
Lindstrom V; Svensen CH; Meissl P; Tureson B; Castren M
Journal article: TRANSFUSION ALTERNATIVES IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE. 2010;11(3):85-91
Intraoperative fluid losses revisited
SVENSEN C
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2010;107(13-14):914-915
[Naval trauma surgery. Swedish challenge in an international operation].
Larsson H; Nilsson N-E; Ninn J; Svensén C
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2010;107(3):113-115
[A successful educational program for medical and nursing students. Interprofessional learning gives insights and strengthens team work].
Olivecrona C; Kärrlander S; Hylin U; Törnkvist H; Jonsson C; Svensén C
Article: LAKARTIDNINGEN. 2009;106(17):1182-1185
[Helicopters in health care can solve the logistics and strengthen the competence].
Sundstrom K; Svensén C
Article: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY. 2009;43(1):58-62
Perioperative bladder distension: A prospective study
Joelsson-Alm E; Nyman CR; Lindholm C; Ulfvarson J; Svensen C
Article: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 2009;108(1):128-133
Arteriovenous Differences in Plasma Dilution and the Distribution Kinetics of Lactated Ringer's Solution
Svensen CH; Rodhe PM; Olsson J; Borsheim E; Aarsland A; Hahn RG
Article: MEDICINA-LITHUANIA. 2008;44(12):953-959
A volume loading test for the detection of hypovolemia and dehydration
Hahn RG; Andrijauskas A; Drobin D; Svensen C; Ivaskevicius J
Article: ANESTHESIOLOGY. 2007;107(1):24-32
Population volume kinetics predicts retention of 0.9% saline infused in awake and isoflurane-anesthetized volunteers
Norberg A; Hahn RG; Li H; Olsson J; Prough DS; Borsheim E; Wolf S; Minton RK; Svensen CH
Article: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 2006;103(3):671-676
Intravascular fluid administration and hemodynamic performance during open abdominal surgery
Svensen CH; Olsson J; Hahn RG
Article: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 2006;103(2):350-358
Isoflurane inhibits compensatory intravascular volume expansion after hemorrhage in sheep
Hahn RG; Brauer L; Rodhe P; Svensen CH; Prough DS
Article: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 2005;101(3):835-842
Sepsis produced by Pseudomonas bacteremia does not alter plasma volume expansion after 0.9% saline infusion in sheep.
Svensén CH; Clifton B; Brauer KI; Olsson J; Uchida T; Traber LD; Traber DL; Prough DS
Article: OPTICS LETTERS. 2005;30(13):1677-1679
Optoacoustic monitoring of blood hemoglobin concentration: a pilot clinical study.
Petrova IY; Esenaliev RO; Petrov YY; Brecht H-PF; Svensen CH; Olsson J; Deyo DJ; Prough DS
Article: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 2004;99(6):1854-1860
The volume kinetics of acetated Ringer's solution during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Olsson J; Svensén CH; Hahn RG
Article: ANESTHESIOLOGY. 2004;101(3):666-674
Elimination rate constant describing clearance of infused fluid from plasma is independent of large infusion volumes of 0.9% saline in sheep
Svensén CH; Brauer KP; Hahn RG; Uchida T; Traber LD; Traber DL; Prough DS
Article: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA. 2004;16(6):435-439
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in plasma increases after hip surgery.
Svensén CH
Article: ANESTHESIOLOGY. 2004;100(2):281-286
Epidural anesthesia, hypotension, and changes in intravascular volume.
Holte K; Foss NB; Svensén C; Lund C; Madsen JL; Kehlet H
Article: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY - PROCEEDINGS. 2004;2004:2059-2061
Optoacoustic technique for continuous, noninvasive measurement of total hemoglobin concentration: an in vivo study.
Petrova I; Prough D; Petrov Y; Brecht H-P; Svensen C; Olsson J; Deyo D; Esenaliev R
Article: JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH. 2003;113(1):6-12
Natriuresis and the extracellular volume expansion by hypertonic saline
Svensén CH; Waldrop KS; Edsberg L; Hahn RG
Article: ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 2002;95(6):1547-1556
Influence of rate and volume of infusion on the kinetics of 0.9% saline and 7.5% saline/6.0% dextran 70 in sheep
Brauer LP; Svensén CH; Hahn RG; Kilicturgay S; Kramer GC; Prough DS
Article: SHOCK. 2002;17(5):377-382
Lower dose of hypertonic saline dextran reduces the risk of lethal rebleeding in uncontrolled hemorrhage
Riddez L; Drobin D; Sjöstrand F; Svensén C; Hahn RG
Article: PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE. 2001;16(1):9-13
Volume kinetics of intravenous fluid therapy in the prehospital setting.
Svensén C; Sjöstrand F; Hahn RG
Journal article: TRENDS IN ANAESTHESIA AND CRITICAL CARE. 2000;11(1):16-19
Prehospital fluid therapy
Svensén CH; Hahn RG
Article: BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA. 1999;82(4):496-502
Stability of the interstitial matrix after crystalloid fluid loading studied by volume kinetic analysis
Svensén C; Drobin D; Olsson J; Hahn RG
Article: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA-JOURNAL CANADIEN D ANESTHESIE. 1999;46(2):133-141
Volume kinetics of Ringer solution after surgery for hip fracture
Svensén C; Ponzer S; Hahn RG
Article: ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA. 1999;43(9):969
The use of volume kinetics as a method to optimise fluid therapy
Svensén C
Article: JOURNAL OF ENDOTOXIN RESEARCH. 1997;4(6):425-430
Volume kinetics of Ringer solution during endotoxinemia in conscious rabbits
Svensen C; Hjelmqvist H; Hahn RG
Article: BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA. 1997;79(1):64-67
Plasma dilution and the rate of infusion of Ringer's solution
Hahn RG; Svensen C
Article: CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE. 1997;25(4):635-640
Central and regional hemodynamics during acute hypovolemia and volume substitution in volunteers
Riddez L; Hahn RG; Brismar B; Strandberg A; Svensen C; Hedenstierna G
Journal article: COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE. 11(4):389-390
Corrigendum: Modelling of Peripheral Fluid Accumulation after a Crystalloid Bolus in Female Volunteers – A Mathematical Study
Rodhe P; Drobin D; Hahn RG; Wennberg B; Lindahl C; Sjö strand F; Svensen CH
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Professor Emeritus/Emerita, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, 2023-2026

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Docent, Karolinska Institutet, 2006
Doctor Of Philosophy, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, 1998

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