Seizure treatment for children
Australian emergency doctors have robust new evidence to help them decide on the best course of treatment for children having a prolonged seizure.
Improving sedation in children
Gold Coast Health's Dr Megan King is leading a study to improve the sedation experience in children.
Asthma treatment in children
Dr Ben Lawton from Logan Hospital gives an overview of a new study into how emergency departments are treating children with asthma.
Torres Strait research project to study community treatment of cellulitis
A locally coordinated research project is underway in the Torres Strait to see if a type of bacterial skin infection can best be managed by health workers and nurses in community rather than in a hospital setting.
A fast way to diagnose sepsis in children
In a Queensland-wide study, emergency department clinicians are hoping to develop a rapid diagnostic for children with suspected sepsis. A/Prof Luregn Schlapbach from Queensland Children's Health explains more.
Research 101: Top tips for starting a research project
Missed our Research 101 workshop for clinicians new to research? The podcasts from the five sessions are now available to download from our website.
Changes to EMF Board
Dr Kim Hansen is the new EMF Board Chair. Dr Hansen replaces Dr Anthony Bell who stepped down in April after two years in the position. We are also pleased to welcome his replacement on the Board, Dr Andrew Spiller.
Service awards
In March, we recognised the following Board and Committee members, who have volunteered more than seven years of service to EMF: Dr Peter Isdale AM, Ms Jane Schmitt, Dr Peter Aitken and Dr David Spain.
Like to involve UQ medical students in your research?
You can advertise research projects suitable for student involvement with the UQ Medical Program on their Student Research Portal. For more information: A/Prof Diann Eley, T: 0439 516 342, E: d.eley@uq.edu.au
Queensland Emergency Research Collaborative (QERC): Join this group of emergency healthcare clinician-researchers who meet every second month to discuss research ideas and collaborative studies. For more information contact QERC Chair, Dr Fran Kinnear: frances.kinnear@health.qld.gov.au
EMF would like to thank Queensland Health for its ongoing funding of the EMF Queensland Research Program.
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