Studies
Managing Return-to-play Decisions Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - mTBI
This unique study is investigating the incidence and risk factors for sport-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in non-elite rugby union players. The study will develop guidelines for managing return-to-play decisions following mTBI...
Normoglycaemia in Intensive Care Evaluation and Survival Using Glucose Algorithm Regulation - NICE-SUGAR
The primary aim of the NICE study is to compare two blood glucose targets on all cause mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Hyperglycaemia is common in critically ill patients in ICUs, which has potential to cause adverse effects. Cases have been known to lead to organ failure, death, prolonged ventilation period and hence extending the length of stay in intensive care...
Retrospective Analysis of Trauma Transfers - RATTS
The overall aim of the proposed research is to identify factors associated with the adherence to the Ambulance Service of NSW (ASNSW) Protocol 4 (the trauma bypass protocol)...
Saline vs. Albumin Fluid Evaluation Study - SAFE
The SAFE study investigates the effects of fluid resuscitation with 4% human albumin solution or normal saline on all cause mortality in critically ill patients in intensive care settings...
Saline vs. Albumin Fluid Evaluation Translation of Research Into Practice Study - SAFE TRIPS
This is an international prospective observational study to examine fluid resuscitation practice in intensive care unit (ICU) patients across a number of high and low-middle income countries...