Regional mechanisms of ventilator induced lung injury: insights from dynamic lung imaging [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Graeme Zosky (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Andreas Fouras ,  Prof Peter Dargaville

Brief description Mortality rates due to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are high (>30%). While ARDS requires mechanical ventilation as a lifesaving intervention, it is clear that mechanical ventilation itself can contribute to the high mortality rates. We will use a new lung imaging technology (CTXV) to visualize the damage that occurs to the lung as a result of mechanical ventilation in order to design better ventilation strategies and reduce mortality rates in these critically ill patients.

Funding Amount $603,879.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant