University of Alberta Hospital - Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
University of Alberta Hospital - Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Site Lead Investigator: Dr. J Kutsogiannis
Research Contacts: Pat Thompson & Tayne Hewer
Office:780-735-4096
About the site:
The Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is one of only two dedicated neurocritical care units in Canada with 11 ventilated ICU beds and 4 high acuity beds, admitting over 900 patients per year. The Neurosciences ICU Research Group, led by Dr. Kutsogiannis, is at the forefront of care of critically ill patients with neurological and neurosurgical disorders including stroke.
With a subspecialty designation in Neurocritical Care from the United Council of Subspecialties, Dr. Kutsogiannis and his colleagues bring a wealth of expertise to the research team. This collaborative research group works closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, Canadian neuroscientists, and engineers to make significant contributions to various research projects including, investigator-initiated studies, CIHR-funded initiatives, and industry-funded projects.
The research focuses on important areas such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, subarachnoid hemmorhages, neurosonology and machine learning as it relates to EEG and other technology. Out unit also cares for over 90% of potential organ donors with previously demonstrated research in the area of organ donor management and outcomes.
| Theme | Project Name | Investigator |
| Respiratory Sciences | Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation in Spinal Cord Injury: A national cohort study | Dr. J Kutsogiannis |
| Respiratory Sciences | The measurement of Cough Peak Flows to predict liberation from mechanical ventilation or tracheostomy in respiratory and neurological subgroups of critically ill patients (CPF) | Dr. J Kutsogiannis |
| Respiratory Sciences | The Use of Capnographic Late Dead Space Fraction and Clinical Prediction Rules in the Prediction of Pulmonary Embolism in Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Computed Tomography of the Chest or Ventilation Perfusion Scanning (Deadspace) | Dr. J Kutsogiannis |