Emergency care research

Our Emergency Departments (ED) are research active with opportunities to get involved.

RESOLVE

The RESOLVE study is looking see whether a device that helps with breathing exercises can improve recovery for older people when they are admitted to hospital with broken ribs.

ToTs

Toddlers' fractures (non-displaced spiral fractures of the tibia) are common in young children after a fall or twisting injury. The ToTs study looks at the comparison between immobilisation (such as casts or walking boots) and non-immobilisation. 

How to get involved

Our Critical Care Research team cover three specialties: the Emergency Department (ED), anaesthetics, peri-operative medicine and pain (APOMP) and intensive care (ITU), and have a successful portfolio of studies.

If you are interested in taking part in research and would like information about the studies we are supporting, email mtw-tr.criticalcare-research@nhs.net.

Previous research in emergency care

CoMiTED

A collapsed lung (known as a pneumothorax) can happen following trauma such as falls, road traffic accidents or knife injuries. TheCoMiTED study compared different treatment options for a collapsed lung. Results coming soon.

DRAFT3 CASP

The DRAFT3-CASP study looked at the comparison for treating distal radius fractures with plaster casts or wrist splints. Participants were asked to go through several questionnaires before, during and after their treatment. Results coming soon.

UnCoRKED

The UnCoRKED study aimed to come up with a standard definition for escalation area and corridor care. This work will be important for future research into how patient outcomes are affected by experiencing escalation area and corridor care.