Safer fluid resuscitation- Which (type), what (to expect) and how (mechanisms)

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Intravenous fluid administration to patients is the most common clinical intervention, often done to help sick patents get better, however paradoxically it is associated with worsening oxygen levels and increased death rates. In humans and animal I have demonstrated increased respiratory dysfunction with its administration. This study aims to understand the efficacy, compare different types of fluids and establish safer fluid administration thereby decreasing patient suffering and death rates.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 01-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $189,384.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Intensive Care

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

animal model | fluid and electrolyte balance | intensive care | lung injury | shock