Management of refeeding syndrome in critical illness: An AuSPEN endorsed multi-centre clinical trial [ 2010 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Gordon Doig (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Andrew Davies ,  Dr Fiona Simpson ,  Prof Anthony Mclean ,  Prof Ian Caterson

Brief description Critically ill hospitalised patients are frequently malnourished. When feeding is reestablished in malnourished patients, they often exhibit severe electrolyte imbalances and metabolic disturbances that can lead to slower recovery times, increased complications and even death. The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the benefits of a conservative approach of managing critically ill patients with refeeding syndrome.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,366,987.62

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant