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How to improve close monitoring of lung health in critically ill Covid-19 patients to support rapid clinical decision-making

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $99,405

  • Funder

    MBIE New Zealand

  • Principal Investigator

    Professor Merryn Tawhai

  • Research Location

    New Zealand

  • Lead Research Institution

    N/A

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Clinical characterisation and management

  • Research Subcategory

    Supportive care, processes of care and management

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Unspecified

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Unspecified

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) provides the capability for continuous monitoring of lung status, yet it has not had widespread uptake and current methods for monitoring lung function are not ideal. This project will develop an EIT prototype that addresses the most important limitations of the technology. This will enable EIT's deployment as an accepted and affordable imaging system in New Zealand that supports rapid clinical decision-making for management of Covid patients. This project builds upon New Zealand's reputation in modelling lung physiology and working with international collaborators.