We undertake cutting edge research that addresses acute and critical care issues. Our research aims to improve survival and quality of life for acute and critical care patients." Professor Claire Rickard
About us
With one of the strongest acute and critical care research teams in Australia, the unit aims to refine and improve global critical care through evaluation of current practices, development of new therapies and devices and improvement in the survival and quality of lie and acute and critical care patients.
In response to the increasing demand on acute and critical care resources as well as patient and clinician needs, the Acute and Critical Care Unit undertakes internationally significant research in the areas
of:
- Recovery from Critical Illness
- Patient Safety
- Symptom Management
- Intravascular Devices
- Emergency Services
- Family Centered Care
- Gold Coast Hospital
- The Prince Charles Hospital
- Princess Alexandra Hospital
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
- Royal Childrens Hospital
Other Resources