A prospective randomised trial comparing nasogastric with intravenous hydration in children with bronchiolitis [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Edward Oakley (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Franz Babl ,  A/Pr Meredith Borland ,  A/Pr Susan Donath ,  Prof Andrew Davidson
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Brief description This project aims to compare the two methods currently being used of providing fluid to young children who have a viral infection of the lungs called bronchiolitis. The methods of giving fluids are through a tube placed though the nose, down the food pipe, into the stomach (nasogastric tube), or through a drip in the child's vein (intravenous). We hope to show that one of these methods is better than the other and allows children to be sent home from hospital earlier, and cost less.

Funding Amount $AUD 886,817.56

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant