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AWAKE Prone

Last updated on Friday, September 25, 2026

What is this study about? Respiratory failure can be caused by chest infection. This means that patients need extra oxygen to keep the oxygen levels in their blood at a safe level.  Despite the treatment commenced for respiratory failure we know that some patients with respiratory failure will u...

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RELEASE Study

Last updated on Friday, September 25, 2026

What is the study about? The RELEASE trial is looking to see if Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) which is a way of using the breathing machine helps patients with diseased lungs to heal faster and spend less time on a ventilator compared to the usual way breathing support is given in c...

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PROTECT Airways

Last updated on Friday, September 25, 2026

What is the study about? A research study to find out if an alternative airway system is better than standard care for patients connected to a breathing machine   Who can take part? Patients admitted to a CCU in the UK who are:• Aged 18 years or more• Need for invasive mechanical ventilation• Ar...

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Inpatient

Last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024

To give your feedback for a particular Inpatient Ward, please click on the Ward/Department name to be taken to the correct survey: 10 11 12 14 - Colorectal 17 - Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) 18 19 - Older Person Assessment Unit (OPAU) 20 21 22...

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Genetics in critically-ill patients

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

GenOMICC Study   What is the study about? Infectious diseases and severe injuries affect millions of people around the world every year. Most cases are mild, but some people become very unwell. Our genes (or DNA) determine how vulnerable we are to critical illness. If we could find the genes...

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Tag:   ITU (6)     intensive (4)     care (26)     DNA (1)     Genetics (1)     study (6)     critical (5)     illness (2)     GenOMICC (1)    

Lung infections

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

REMAP-CAP   What is the study about? COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia (lung infection) are all important current health problems. Current treatments for these are based on previous research used in international guidelines that help doctors to choose the best care. As new treatments become avail...

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Tag:   remapcap (1)     remap-cap (1)     remap cap (1)     pneumonia (2)     intensive (4)     care (26)     ITU (6)     trial (6)     COVID-19 (1)     flu (2)     influenzia (1)    

Meet the Chair

Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Inclusive Promise Group Chair Sophie Elwell Ward Manager – Ward 18 Tell us about yourself: I qualified as a Nurse 18 years ago; it is one of my proudest achievements. I have worked in Acute medicine, ITU and A&E, the community, Oncology, and I now manage an ENT & Surgical Ward here...

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