The nature of Emergency Medicine means a diverse range of research projects are undertaken, involving academic and clinical staff, and scientists and collaborative groups from other departments, hospitals and institutions.
Current projects
- A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of adrenaline in cardiac arrest. The three-year study funded by the NHMRC will determine the efficacy of adrenaline on the survival of patients suffering cardiac arrest. This study is a collaborative study with the School of Population Health and the School of Medicine and Pharmacology.
- The Cardiac Arrest Registry, currently funded by St John Ambulance Service and Laerdal. The aim is to further understand the epidemiology of cardiac arrest through ongoing population-based surveillance of patients suffering a heart attack. We acknowledge the previous funding provided by the WA Department of Health.
Strategic development
Our strategic developments in research fit neatly with our clinical strengths, and thus herald an exciting future for academic Emergency Medicine in Western Australia. The continuing integration of pre-hospital care research, teaching and practice with academic and clinical Emergency Medicine remains significant and beneficial.
The next stage of our progress will involve increasing collaboration between academic and clinical units in research and teaching and development of more formal structures in which academic Emergency Medicine may flourish.
Staff research publications
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
This Page
Last updated:
Thursday, 15 October, 2009 3:18 PM
Website Feedback:
rosemary.ingham@uwa.edu.au