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
- nhmrc : 1035465
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1035465
