Safer fluid resuscitation- Which (type), what (to expect) and how (mechanisms) [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Shailesh Bihari (Principal investigator)

Brief description Intravenous fluid administration to patients is the most common clinical intervention, often done to help sick patents get better, however paradoxically it is associated with worsening oxygen levels and increased death rates. In humans and animal I have demonstrated increased respiratory dysfunction with its administration. This study aims to understand the efficacy, compare different types of fluids and establish safer fluid administration thereby decreasing patient suffering and death rates.

Funding Amount $AUD 193,065.84

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Health Professional Research ECF