Aslaug Christine Gaarder

Aslaug Christine Gaarder is a Professor in the Department of Traumatology at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on trauma care, hemostasis, critical care medicine, and trauma system optimization. She has contributed to studies on surgical-site infection prediction, trauma-induced coagulopathy, and global trauma care financing. Her work spans clinical trials, observational studies, and consensus-based guidelines.

Key areas of research include:

• Mechanisms and treatment of trauma-induced coagulopathy
• Outcomes of surgical interventions in trauma patients
• Optimization of trauma systems and rehabilitation protocols
• Gender-specific trauma outcomes and fibrinolysis
• Global disparities in trauma care access and financing

Recent publications highlight contributions to prostacyclin therapy in hemorrhagic shock, pediatric renal trauma management, and mentorship gaps in surgical training. She collaborates internationally, contributing to consensus projects like the European Hernia Society's incisional hernia classification. Her work emphasizes translating evidence into clinical practice through guidelines and trauma center protocols.

Dr. Gaarder's research also addresses long-term functional outcomes post-trauma, with studies on rehabilitation adherence and 6–12 month recovery trajectories. While no awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained leadership in trauma surgery and critical care research.