Improving Outcomes For Patients With Critical Bleeding Requiring Massive Transfusion
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$877,786.00
Summary
Blood transfusions— the most common procedure in Australian hospitals —are life-saving for people with uncontrolled bleeding. They cost Australia more than $1 billion each year and despite their life-saving potential their risks are concerning. This project, led by ANZ researchers, health professionals, blood service stakeholders and government representatives, will provide new information about how to improve the safety and outcomes of patients receiving blood transfusions in our hospitals.
Improving Patient Outcomes Through Understanding And Changing Transfusion Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$75,347.00
Summary
Blood transfusion has a central role in many areas of clinical medicine. Despite its widespread use, there are large areas where evidence to inform clinical practice is limited. The aim of this proposed research is to investigate the current use of blood products in clinical medicine. Data on blood transfusion will be linked with existing clinical registries to examine how transfusion practice influences patient outcomes in a range of clinical areas including trauma, surgery and critical care.