Understanding the mechanisms of bleeding and clotting complications for children on extracorporeal circuits. [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Paul Monagle (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Graeme MacLaren ,  A/Pr Matthew Linden ,  A/Pr Stephen Horton ,  A/Pr Vera Ignjatovic
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Brief description Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is advanced life support, which can save critically ill children. Significant bleeding occurs in 39%; clotting in 31% of children on ECMO; stroke in 12%. The biggest barrier to reducing these complications is the lack of understanding of how the bleeding/clotting system works in ECMO. This unique proposal uses the largest paediatric ECMO population in Australia and a multidisplinary expert team to develop a mechanistic understanding of these issues.

Funding Amount $1,113,385.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

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