The prophylactic hypothermia to lessen traumatic brain injury-randomised controlled trial : Continuation of funding request [ 2017 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Cooper (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jeffrey Presneill ,  Prof Alistair Nichol ,  Prof Jeffrey Rosenfeld ,  Prof Peter Cameron

Brief description Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and long term disability. About half with severe TBI will die or have a poor outcome. The social and economic costs to the community are high. Treatment focuses on optimising oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Cooling may protect the brain. POLAR is a randomised trial of early cooling in patients with TBI. Cooling is started within 3 hours of injury. Data about the injury management and safety is collected. Recovery is measured at 6 months.

Funding Amount $AUD 271,372.67

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant