Improving Care for Critically Ill Children
Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network - Clinical Site
This project helps a group of children's hospitals work together to find better ways to care for very sick children, including those with severe infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170729 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our hospital is part of a larger group of children's hospitals dedicated to improving care for critically ill children. We join forces with other medical centers to share knowledge and participate in important studies. This collaboration helps us learn more about serious conditions like sepsis, a life-threatening infection, and test new ways to help children recover. By working together, we aim to provide the best possible care for young patients in critical condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children who are critically ill and admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit, particularly those with severe infections like sepsis, may be candidates for studies conducted through this network.
Not a fit: Children who are not critically ill or whose conditions are not the focus of the network's specific studies may not directly benefit from this particular grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this collaborative effort could lead to new and more effective treatments for children facing life-threatening illnesses like sepsis.
How similar studies have performed: This network has a history of conducting successful studies in pediatric critical care, building on past collaborations to advance treatments for children.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcquillen, Patrick Sean — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Mcquillen, Patrick Sean
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.