Critical care
Each year, millions of individuals are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide, facing serious and life-threatening conditions.
ICU teams must navigate high-stakes decisions quickly and accurately, often without sufficient evidence to guide their actions. This gap in knowledge can lead to less effective treatments, poorer outcomes for patients, and higher healthcare costs for societies.
The George Institute’s Critical Care Program is dedicated to closing this evidence gap by conducting high quality research to advance clinical understanding and equip ICU staff with life-saving insights to improve patient care and outcomes.
A large part of this work focuses on sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection that can happen to anyone, anywhere.
ICU teams must navigate high-stakes decisions quickly and accurately, often without sufficient evidence to guide their actions. This gap in knowledge can lead to less effective treatments, poorer outcomes for patients, and higher healthcare costs for societies.
The George Institute’s Critical Care Program is dedicated to closing this evidence gap by conducting high quality research to advance clinical understanding and equip ICU staff with life-saving insights to improve patient care and outcomes.
A large part of this work focuses on sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection that can happen to anyone, anywhere.
STATISTICS on critical care
200K+
anz icu admissions annuallyi
32%
OF ICU admissions need mechanical ventilationii
A$1.3million
cost of icu beds annually
48.9million
cases of sepsis anuallyiii
11million
die of sepsis anuallyiv
Improving survival rates and quality of life for critically ill patients
The George Institute’s Critical Care Program is led by top international researchers, and our research focuses on every aspect of critical illness management, from pre-hospital care to long-term recovery.
Through investigator-led studies conducted on a multi-national scale, we are generating the evidence needed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients. With various projects underway globally as well as our focus on Sepsis, our work is driving advancements in critical care and recovery worldwide.
Our Projects
Latest NEWS and MEDIA
News and media releases
The George Institute secures NHMRC grant to develop first post-sepsis models of care
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Photography brings to life impact of sepsis in Australia
Date published: News Type: News
New funding for research to help inform critical care practice in Australia and internationally
Date published: News Type: News
Choice of intravenous fluid therapy could improve survival in critically ill patients
Date published: News Type: Media release
International study clarifies role of hydrocortisone in the management of patients with septic shock
Date published: News Type: Media release
Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support
Date published: News Type: Media release
