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A new paradigm to prevent intracranial hypertension [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Also known as: A new way to prevent excess pressure on the brain

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1035465]

Researchers: Prof Neil Spratt (Principal investigator)

Brief description Increasing brain pressure after stroke or other forms of brain injury can cause further injury and death. Body cooling by 4-5 0C (hypothermia) for 12-24 hours saves lives after some forms of brain injury, but may have major side effects. We found that 2 hour hypothermia has a long-lasting effect preventing pressure elevation. We will determine the best temperature and duration of hypothermia in a stroke model and use imaging to confirm findings in patients, with a view to later human trials.

Funding Amount $AUD 408,388.01

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF

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