Collaborative research group
Researchers prove new diagnostic tool for sepsis in children
A diagnostic tool for sepsis in children is a step closer following a recent study involving clinician researchers from Gold Coast Health.
FEISTY II: Blood clot treatments for patients with severe bleeding compared in new phase of clinical trial
The Fibrinogen Early In Severe Trauma Study II, known as FEISTY II has begun at Gold Coast Health.
FEISTY II represents a vital step forward in the quest for improved trauma care and builds on the success of FEISTY I. The study has garnered international attention for its efforts to optimise use of blood products in severely bleeding trauma patients.
Ultrasound screening reduces x-rays for children with broken arms
Gold Coast Health Paediatric Emergency Physician Dr Peter Snelling has proven ultrasound as a tool for screening distal forearm fractures in children, reducing ED wait times and significantly reducing the number of x-rays required.
Dr Ranse is a Visiting Research Fellow in the Emergency Care Research Group. His research is recognised internationally, focusing on emergency health care, primarily in the areas of high visibility, high consequence events that are either planned (such as mass gatherings / major events) or unplanned (such as disasters).
Dr Ranse is a Fellow of the Australian College of Nursing and College of Emergency Nursing Australasia, Chair of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine, International Mass Gathering Special Interest Group and Chair of the Australian College of Nursing Disaster Health Community of Interest. Additionally, he previously held high-level strategic role of Chief Nurse for St John Ambulance Australia.
A portfolio of his work is available here: www.jamieranse.com
Brittany is a Research Support Officer with the Emergency Care Collaborative Research Group at Gold Coast Health. With a strong background in administration and 7 years of experience working with the team, Brittany plays a key role in supporting a range of emergency care researchers to promote and highlight the current research within the emergency departments at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital.
Brittany provides vital assistance with data management, project coordination and event planning, contributing to the success of both investigator-led and multi-centre studies. Her dedication and attention to detail make her an integral member of the research team.
Brittany works part time on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays and is studying full time working towards a Bachelor of Midwifery with Griffith University.
Jonathan is an emergency nurse with over 10 years of experience in clinical and educational settings, Jonathan has recently joined the research team in 2021. He is passionate about vascular access, trauma, and education.
Currently, he is working on the DART3 Project, looking at improving cannulation practices throughout the health service, and works as a Clinical Facilitator in the Gold Coast University ED. In the future, he aims to perform meaningful research that will improve the care of motorcycle trauma patients. He is an avid motorcyclist and loves spending time with his two gorgeous daughters.
National focus on emergency care on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast Health will host the first ever Emergency Care Research Symposium in August, continuing to harness innovation to drive the best possible care for the community.
Looking at Code Black data to reduce violence
Violence and threatening behaviour occur regularly in our Emergency Departments with as many as 10 Code Black activations per day, which are often a result of threatening, intimidating or violent behaviour directed towards staff.
Gold Coast Health Nursing researcher recognised by international society
Gold Coast Health and Griffith University research fellow Dr Jamie Ranse has been recognised by the prestigious Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma), winning one of three 2021 Emerging Nurse Researcher Awards.
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