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.