Dr Sainath Raman
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Sainath Raman

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Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Clinical sciences Infectious diseases Intensive care Paediatrics

Research interests

  • Paediatric Sepsis

    Early Diagnostics Therapeutic Interventions Long term outcome

  • Paediatric Critical Illness

    Common interventions in intensive care - Oxygen and intravenous fluid therapy

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79 works between 2009 and 2026
All (79) Journal Article (70) Conference Publication (7) Book Chapter (2)

1 - 20 of 79 works

2026

Journal Article

Microvascular phenotypes in pediatric sepsis identified by machine learning: prognostic implications for organ dysfunction and mortality

Beltrán, Juan Carlos, Fernández-Sarmiento, Jaime, Orjuela-Cañón, Alvaro David, Sanchez-Pinto, L Nelson, Fernández-Sarta, Juan Pablo, Rotta, Isabella La, Fernández-Sarta, Daniel, Coutin, Alejandro, Godoy, Juan Esteban, Vink, Hans, Raman, Sainath and Kissoon, Niranjan (2026). Microvascular phenotypes in pediatric sepsis identified by machine learning: prognostic implications for organ dysfunction and mortality. Critical care (London, England), 30 (1) PMID 9801902. doi: 10.1186/s13054-025-05785-x

Microvascular phenotypes in pediatric sepsis identified by machine learning: prognostic implications for organ dysfunction and mortality

2026

Journal Article

A Post‐Extubation Early Feeding Protocol (PEEF) in a tertiary paediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement initiative

Jung, Sora, Raman, Sainath, Hughes, Ian and Joshi, Rahul (2026). A Post‐Extubation Early Feeding Protocol (PEEF) in a tertiary paediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement initiative. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 62 (2) jpc.70251, 194-201. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70251

A Post‐Extubation Early Feeding Protocol (PEEF) in a tertiary paediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement initiative

2026

Journal Article

Epidemiology and outcomes of patients with adult congenital heart disease in Queensland intensive care units: a multicentre retrospective observational study

Ashby, Alexander C., Anstey, Christopher, Siriwardena, Maithri, Mullany, Dan, Raman, Sainath, Kumar, Aashish, Pryke, Christopher, Laupland, Kevin B., Tabah, Alexis, Shekar, Kiran, Blank, Sebastiaan, Whebell, Stephen, Luke, Stephen, Garrett, Peter, McCullough, James, White, Kyle C., Ramanan, Mahesh and Attokaran, Antony G. (2026). Epidemiology and outcomes of patients with adult congenital heart disease in Queensland intensive care units: a multicentre retrospective observational study. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 40 (2) PMID 9110208, 595-605. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2025.08.049

Epidemiology and outcomes of patients with adult congenital heart disease in Queensland intensive care units: a multicentre retrospective observational study

2026

Journal Article

Prolonged versus intermittent beta-lactam antibiotic infusions in paediatric critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Okeefe, Kirsty, Denny, Kerina J., Le Marsney, Renate, Mccullough, James, Gilholm, Patricia, Budai, Kinga A., Beranger, Agathe, Lodi, Csaba, Obeidat, Mahmoud, Ragonnet, Gwendoline, Wacharachaisurapol, Noppadol, Roberts, Jason A., Gibbons, Kristen S. and Raman, Sainath (2026). Prolonged versus intermittent beta-lactam antibiotic infusions in paediatric critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 62 (2) jpc.70275, 160-170. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70275

Prolonged versus intermittent beta-lactam antibiotic infusions in paediatric critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2026

Book Chapter

Paediatric treatment limitation and organ donation

Raman, Sainath, Miles, Helen and Coco, Tina Anne (2026). Paediatric treatment limitation and organ donation. Oh's Intensive Care Manual. (pp. 1102-1108) [Amsterdam, The Netherlands]: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-443-11611-7.00098-0

Paediatric treatment limitation and organ donation

2026

Book Chapter

Paediatric poisoning and envenomation

Raman, Sainath, Burgett, Angela and Wylie, Carol J. (2026). Paediatric poisoning and envenomation. Oh's Intensive Care Manual. (pp. 1109-1118) edited by Jonathan M. Handy and Bala Venkatesh. [Amsterdam, The Netherlands]: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-443-11611-7.00099-2

Paediatric poisoning and envenomation

2026

Journal Article

Vasoactive drug use in children with community acquired septic shock in Australia and New Zealand

Long, Elliot, Hearps, Stephen, Williams, Amanda, Gelbart, Ben, Butt, Warwick, Rozen, Thomas, McNab, Sarah, Borland, Meredith L., Erickson, Simon, Jani, Shefali, Festa, Marino, Tan, Eunicia, Phillips, Natalie, Raman, Sainath, Kochar, Amit, Ganu, Subodh, Craig, Simon, Lithgow, Anna, Rao, Arjun, Whyte, Emma, Dalziel, Stuart R., George, Shane, Balamuth, Fran, Weiss, Scott L., Kuppermann, Nathan and Babl, Franz E. (2026). Vasoactive drug use in children with community acquired septic shock in Australia and New Zealand. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 66 101777, 101777-66. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2025.101777

Vasoactive drug use in children with community acquired septic shock in Australia and New Zealand

2025

Journal Article

Content validity testing of a nurse-led pediatric dysphagia screening tool for acute and critical care settings using eDelphi methodology

Grunke, Christie, Ward, Elizabeth C., Miles, Anna, Carrigg, Bronwyn, Raman, Sainath, Scaini, Loretta, Edwards, Louise, Gosa, Memorie M. and Marshall, Jeanne (2025). Content validity testing of a nurse-led pediatric dysphagia screening tool for acute and critical care settings using eDelphi methodology. Children, 12 (12) 1626. doi: 10.3390/children12121626

Content validity testing of a nurse-led pediatric dysphagia screening tool for acute and critical care settings using eDelphi methodology

2025

Journal Article

Long-Term Survival of Children Discharged From Pediatric Intensive Care: A Linked Data Cohort Study

Slater, Anthony, Chavan, Shaila, Croston, Elizabeth, Goh, Chong Tien, Long, Debbie, Millar, Johnny, Pellegrini, Breanna, Straney, Lahn, Gabbe, Belinda, Kerig, Tatjana, Darvas, Jennifer, Festa, Marino, George, Shane, Balit, Corrine, Oberender, Felix, Erickson, Simon, Flores, Jenipher Chumbes, Charles, Karina, Raman, Sainath, Waak, Michaela, Butt, Warwick, Delzoppo, Carmel, Gelbart, Ben, Masterson, Kate, Ganeshalingam, Anusha, Sherring, Claire, Singh, Puneet, Smith, Vicky, Gibbons, Kristen S. ... Hogan, Jennifer (2025). Long-Term Survival of Children Discharged From Pediatric Intensive Care: A Linked Data Cohort Study. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 26 (8), e975-e986. doi: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000003760

Long-Term Survival of Children Discharged From Pediatric Intensive Care: A Linked Data Cohort Study

2025

Journal Article

Can serum lactate on admission to Intensive Care predict length of stay? A retrospective analysis of critically ill paediatric oncology patients

Sim, Megan B., Gilholm, Patricia, Ergetu, Endrias, Raj, Trisha Soosay, Gibbons, Kristen and Raman, Sainath (2025). Can serum lactate on admission to Intensive Care predict length of stay? A retrospective analysis of critically ill paediatric oncology patients. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 61 (8), 1295-1300. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70110

Can serum lactate on admission to Intensive Care predict length of stay? A retrospective analysis of critically ill paediatric oncology patients

2025

Journal Article

Consumer and community involvement in paediatric intensive care research across Australia and New Zealand: a protocol for a mixed-methods environmental scan

Serratore, Alyssa, O’Neill, Jenny, Jenkinson, Bec, Khan, Aisha, Butler, Ashleigh E., Masterson, Kate, Winderlich, Jacinta, Woodgate, Jemma, Raman, Sainath, Gibbons, Kristen S., the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group, Kerig, Tatjana, Darvas, Jennifer, Festa, Marino, George, Shane, Balit, Corrine, Oberender, Felix, Erickson, Simon, Flores, Jenipher Chumbes, Charles, Karina, Waak, Michaela, Williams, Tara, Long, Debbie, Butt, Warwick, Gelbart, Ben, Millar, Johnny, Ganeshalingam, Anusha, Sherring, Claire, Singh, Puneet ... Schults, Jessica (2025). Consumer and community involvement in paediatric intensive care research across Australia and New Zealand: a protocol for a mixed-methods environmental scan. Research Involvement and Engagement, 11 (1) 82, 82-1. doi: 10.1186/s40900-025-00734-y

Consumer and community involvement in paediatric intensive care research across Australia and New Zealand: a protocol for a mixed-methods environmental scan

2025

Journal Article

Feed fortification strategy impact on the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants with complex congenital heart disease

Woodgate, Jemma, Joshi, Vineet, Suna, Jessica, Gillman, Nicholas, Marathe, Supreet, McBride, Craig, Gibbons, Kristen and Raman, Sainath (2025). Feed fortification strategy impact on the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants with complex congenital heart disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 81 (3), 722-730. doi: 10.1002/jpn3.70144

Feed fortification strategy impact on the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants with complex congenital heart disease

2025

Journal Article

Beta-lactam antibiotic administration in critically ill children with sepsis: an international survey of current practice

Raman, Sainath, Reddy, Rayna, de Souza, Daniela Carla, Cox, Renee, Le Marsney, Renate, Nallasamy, Karthi, Ramnarayan, Padmanabhan, Roberts, Jason A., Schlapbach, Luregn J., Gibbons, Kristen S., the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group, Kerig, Tatjana, Darvas, Jennifer, Festa, Marino, George, Shane, Balit, Corrine, Oberender, Felix, Erickson, Simon, Flores, Jenipher Chumbes, Charles, Karina, Waak, Michaela, Long, Debbie, Butt, Warwick, Delzoppo, Carmel, Gelbart, Ben, Masterson, Kate, Millar, Johnny, Ganeshalingam, Anusha, Sherring, Claire ... Smith, Vicky (2025). Beta-lactam antibiotic administration in critically ill children with sepsis: an international survey of current practice. Intensive Care Medicine – Paediatric and Neonatal, 3 (1) 18. doi: 10.1007/s44253-025-00075-4

Beta-lactam antibiotic administration in critically ill children with sepsis: an international survey of current practice

2025

Journal Article

The FUSION Study: compatibility of antibiotics with commonly used medication infusions in a paediatric intensive care unit

Tu, Quyen, Won, Hayoung, Sime, Fekade Bruck, Raman, Sainath, Cotta, Menino Osbert, Wallis, Steven C., Marjanovic, Dusan, Stacey, Sonya, Schlapbach, Luregn and Roberts, Jason A. (2025). The FUSION Study: compatibility of antibiotics with commonly used medication infusions in a paediatric intensive care unit. European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 33 (2) ejhpharm-2024-004450, ejhpharm-2024. doi: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2024-004450

The FUSION Study: compatibility of antibiotics with commonly used medication infusions in a paediatric intensive care unit

2025

Journal Article

Impact of a statewide sepsis pathway on quality of antibiotic use in children in the Emergency Department

Irwin, Adam D., Graham, Nicolette, Gartrell, Kyana, Fletchett, Emily, Cross, Jack, Doyle, Kayla, Owen, Kieran, Seaton, Robert, Rice, Michael, Lane, Paul, Ergetu, Endrias, Gilholm, Patricia, Gibbons, Kristen S., Raman, Sainath, Harley, Amanda, Lister, Paula, Grimwood, Keith, Schlapbach, Luregn J., on behalf of the Queensland Statewide Sepsis Collaborative, Redpath, Lyndell, Mason, Donna, Kalke, Vikrant, Mehta, Naitik, Taylor, Scott and Bell, Anna (2025). Impact of a statewide sepsis pathway on quality of antibiotic use in children in the Emergency Department. Intensive Care Medicine – Paediatric and Neonatal, 3 (1) 11, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s44253-025-00060-x

Impact of a statewide sepsis pathway on quality of antibiotic use in children in the Emergency Department

2025

Journal Article

Identification of distinct clinical profiles of sepsis risk in paediatric emergency department patients using Bayesian profile regression

Gilholm, Patricia, Raman, Sainath, Irwin, Adam, Lister, Paula, Harley, Amanda, Schlapbach, Luregn J. and Gibbons, Kristen S. (2025). Identification of distinct clinical profiles of sepsis risk in paediatric emergency department patients using Bayesian profile regression. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 9 (1) e003100, 1-12. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2024-003100

Identification of distinct clinical profiles of sepsis risk in paediatric emergency department patients using Bayesian profile regression

2025

Conference Publication

ECMO for Refractory Paediatric Septic Shock - Outcomes from a medium to high volume centre

Venkatasubbu, Padma, Haisz, Emma, Raman, Sainath, Alphonso, Nelson and Rahiman, Sarfaraz (2025). ECMO for Refractory Paediatric Septic Shock - Outcomes from a medium to high volume centre. 11th SWAAC Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (SWAACELSO) 2025 Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 6-8 February 2025. Philadelphia, PA United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/01.mat.0001105884.73302.69

ECMO for Refractory Paediatric Septic Shock - Outcomes from a medium to high volume centre

2025

Journal Article

Comparison of Random Forest and Stepwise Regression for Variable Selection Using Low Prevalence Predictors: A case Study in Paediatric Sepsis

Gilholm, Patricia, Lister, Paula, Irwin, Adam, Harley, Amanda, Raman, Sainath, Schlapbach, Luregn J. and Gibbons, Kristen S. (2025). Comparison of Random Forest and Stepwise Regression for Variable Selection Using Low Prevalence Predictors: A case Study in Paediatric Sepsis. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 29 (5), 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s10995-025-04038-1

Comparison of Random Forest and Stepwise Regression for Variable Selection Using Low Prevalence Predictors: A case Study in Paediatric Sepsis

2025

Journal Article

The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group (ANZICS PSG): 20 years of collaborative research

Gibbons, Kristen S., Beca, John, Delzoppo, Carmel, Erickson, Simon, Festa, Marino, Gelbart, Ben, Long, Debbie, Masterson, Kate, Millar, Johnny, Raman, Sainath, Schlapbach, Luregn J., Butt, Warwick and on behalf of the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group (ANZICS PSG) (2025). The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group (ANZICS PSG): 20 years of collaborative research. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 26 (1), e122-e130. doi: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000003653

The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group (ANZICS PSG): 20 years of collaborative research

2024

Journal Article

Resuscitation in Paediatric Septic Shock Using Vitamin C and Hydrocortisone (RESPOND): the RESPOND Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

Raman, Sainath, Gibbons, Kristen S., Jayashree, Muralidharan, Lalitha, AV, Bellomo, Rinaldo, Blythe, Robin, Buckley, David, Butt, Warwick, Cho, Hwa Jin, Cree, Michele, de Souza, Daniela C., Erickson, Simon, Festa, Marino, Ganu, Subodh, George, Shane, James, Ebor Jacob, Johnson, Kerry, Le Marsney, Renate, Lister, Paula, Pham, Trang M. T., Singh, Puneet, Venkatesh, Balasubramanian, Wall, Renee, Long, Debbie A., Schlapbach, Luregn J. and on behalf of the Resuscitation in Paediatric Septic Shock using Vitamin C and Hydrocortisone (RESPOND) Study Group and the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group (ANZICS PSG) (2024). Resuscitation in Paediatric Septic Shock Using Vitamin C and Hydrocortisone (RESPOND): the RESPOND Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 26 (3), 1-12. doi: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000003674

Resuscitation in Paediatric Septic Shock Using Vitamin C and Hydrocortisone (RESPOND): the RESPOND Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2027
    Top 10 Research Priorities for Australia and New Zealand Paediatric Critical Care: A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership
    Intensive Care Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2026 - 2029
    Buffered Solutions versus 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Intravenous Fluid Therapy to Improve Outcomes for Critically ill Children: The RESONANCE-PICU Multicentre, Binational Randomised Controlled Trial
    NHMRC MRFF CTA - Clinical Trials Activity
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2030
    Comparison of Continuous and Extended vs Intermittent Beta-Lactam Infusions in Critically Ill Children with Sepsis - the BUILD Multicentre Binational Randomised Controlled Trial
    NHMRC MRFF CTA - Clinical Trials Activity
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2026
    Transforming Paediatric Critical Care: Design and Development of the PLATINUM Trial
    MRFF Innovative Trials
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2030
    Integrating sequencing technologies for bloodstream infection and sepsis diagnostics in critically-ill patients
    NHMRC MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    Beta-lactam Antibiotic Infusions in Septic Critically Ill Children - A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (BUILD)
    Intensive Care Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    Digital Trial Platform for Precision Medicine in Critically Ill Children
    University of Zurich
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Biomarker for rapid diagnosis of paediatric sepsis (Externally Led EMF by Gold Coast Hospital)
    Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Building together: Better consenting practices for the most vulnerable in healthcare research
    Metro South Research Support Scheme Co-funded Collaboration Grant
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Resuscitation in Paediatric Septic Shock using Mega-Dose Vitamin C and Hydrocortisone - A Randomised Controlled Multicentre Trial (RESPOND study)
    NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Resuscitation in Paediatric Septic Shock using Mega-Dose Vitamin C and Hydrocortisone - A Randomised Controlled Multicentre Trial (RESPOND study)
    Preclinical and Clinical Early Career Research
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Preventing healthcare acquired, ventilator- associated conditions in the PICU: Implementation of new airway clearance guidance
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Restrictive Fluid Strategy vs Standard Care in Mechanically Ventilated Children - a Feasibility Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
    Preclinical and Clinical Early Career Research
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Acute Resuscitation In Paediatric Sepsis (ARISE-KIDS) - a randomised controlled trail to reduce morbidity and mortality due to sepsis in children
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Host Gene Expression Signatures to Diagnose Sepsis in Children
    MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission, Project Grant administered by AusIndustry
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Sainath Raman is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating optimal nutrition intervention in Paediatric ExtrcorporealLife Support

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kristen Gibbons

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving drug therapy for children with sepsis and life-threatening infections

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jason Roberts

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Machine learning in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Development of Risk Prediction Models

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kristen Gibbons, Dr Trish Gilholm

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding and incorporating the consumer voice in paediatric intensive care research

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Bec Jenkinson, Professor Kristen Gibbons

Enquiries

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  • Paediatric Critical Illness
  • Paediatric Sepsis

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