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QCCRN ASM 4 & 5 June 2026
Save the date: the 2026 QCCRN ASM will be held on 4-5 June 2026 in Brisbane.
The theme will be Pragmatic Clinical Trials.
Keynote Speaker: Prof Paul Young (Editor-in-Chief, Critical Care & Resuscitation)
Recent Publications
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Epidemiology and pharmacological management of new onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill adults: A multicentre observational study
Objective We aimed to determine the incidence of new onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) in a cohort of intensive care unit (ICU) patients and, further, identify commonly utilised pharmacological strategies for its management in patients with and without sepsis. Design A multicentre, retrospective observational study was conducted. Setting Twelve ICUs in Queensland, Australia. Participants Adult patients,…
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The Use of Vasoactive Agents in Pulmonary Embolism Among the Critically Ill: A Multi-Centred, Retrospective Cohort Study in Queensland Intensive Care Units
Background Pulmonary embolism may cause hemodynamic instability requiring vasoactive support, but evidence on guiding agent selection is very limited. Methods A retrospective cohort study of adult admissions to 12 Intensive Care Units in Queensland, Australia between 2015–2021. Clinical and outcome data was obtained through statewide hospital databases. Results Of 89,123 admissions, 460 (0.6%) patients had…
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A comparison of sodium concentration measured in laboratory autoanalyser versus point-of-care blood gas machine: A retrospective, multicentre, analytical study in a large adult intensive care unit population
Objective Discrepancies between laboratory sodium and point-of-care arterial blood gas sodium values may lead to delayed interpretation of, and intervention on, the results. We studied the mean difference between these two techniques and assessed the degree of agreement. Design A multicentre, retrospective, observational study was conducted. Setting Twelve intensive care units in Queensland, Australia, with…
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Epidemiology and Outcomes of Patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Queensland Intensive Care Units: A Multicentre Retrospective Observational Study
Objectives To describe the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) across Queensland, Australia. Design A multicenter, retrospective cohort study. Setting Twelve adult ICUs across Queensland, including tertiary referral and regional centers, from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2021. Participants Adults (≥18 years)…
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