What is our second project?
Our second project will be looking at the transition of patients with acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure to pressure support ventilation (PSV). Failure of transition to PSV has been associated with worse outcomes; however, there is limited evidence that assesses factors associated with failure of transition to PSV. In this study, we will be looking at the failure rate of the first transition to PSV and try to identify clinical and ventilatory factors before transition that are associated with failure.
We are seeking EOIs at this stage to ensure that site leads can maximise their exposure to the whole process of the research journey.
Each site will need a site lead (a novice researcher) who will be working at the site in 2027. Site leads will run the study day to day, screen for patients and collect data. Alongside developing research skills in a supportive environment, you will be an author on all related publications and we hope further related opportunities may result.
To ensure appropriate governance oversight, a mentor should be identified. Mentors should be permanent employees of the hospital and senior clinicians. If you work in a large ICU, then it is possible to have multiple site leads (e.g. per pod) with one mentor (if this is the case then please let us know below).
Depending on the number of submissions, we may not be able to accommodate all. We will select sites to ensure a balance of hospital types. If you have any questions, or would like more information, then please contact us at: hello@openicu.com.au
EOIs will be open until 23rd October 2026.
Please just use NA if you are a mentor who is yet to identify a site lead
This will be confirmed once we know exact numbers