Associate Professor Robert Boots
Associate Professor

Robert Boots

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Background

Associate Professor Robert Boots is a member of the clinical team at the Burns, Trauma and Critical Care Research Centre.

Rob currently is a senior Thoracic and Sleep Physician in the Department of Thoracic Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and continues to practice intensive care medicine in Bundaberg. His current research interests relate to biologic circadian rhythm dysfunction particularly as it relates to recovery from critical illness in addition to applications of virtual reality distraction therapy to improve patient outcomes from complex illness. Previously Rob served as the Deputy Director of the Department of Intensive Care Medicineat RBWH for 20 years and has qualifications in both respiratory medicine and intensive care. He has a strong background in clinical epidemiology and research previslu researching the management of burns and prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia. He has served as Deputy Director of Clinical Training and Chairman of the Medical Emergency Response Training Program at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Rob received training in clinical education from the Harvard Macy Program for Physician Educators in Boston USA and the Bulstrode and Hunt program of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edin). He was a key stakeholder in the development of the business case and the despite of the Queensland Health Clinical Skills Development Centre whoch opened in 2004. After serving for 6 years as the Chairman of the Queensland Regional Committee of the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care he was electived to the Board of the College of Intensive Care Medicine in 2010, serving as the Censor, Education Officer and Research Officer during the transition of the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine to the existing CICM. He previously served as the Deputy Chair of the Patholgy Primary Exmaination Committee of the RACS and is currently a senior member of the National Examiation Panel of the RACP. Rob is involved with many projects as a main investigator and supervises postgraduate students attached to the research unit.

Availability

Associate Professor Robert Boots is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Medicine Surgery, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework), University of Newcastle
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
  • Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Research interests

  • Pulmonary Infection in Ventilated Patients

    Presently investigating the use of inhaled heparin in the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia

  • Asthma management in the ICU

    Current survey of practice in Queensland

  • Effectiveness of Telemedicine in ICU patient Care

    Extensive effectiveness review of the existing program in Bundaberg Base Hospital

  • Effect of ICU outpatient review in the outcomes of patients with sepsis

    A randomised trial of a clinical outpatient review of patients who have been discharged from the intensive care unit for sepsis to assess their physical and emotional status. This is the present project in a suite of projects related to the rehabilitation of ICU patients.

  • Effective Recommendations based on Multi-Source Data

    Collaboration with the Engineering Department of University of Queensland with Prof Xue Li. Large-scale data collected from multiple sources such as the Web, sensor networks, academic publications,and social networks provide a new opportunity to exploit useful information for effective and efficient recommendations and decision making. In this project, we propose a new framework of recommender systems that is based on analysing relationships between different types of objects from multiple data sources. A graph model will be built to represent the extracted semantic relationships and novel linkage analysis based algorithms will be developed for ranking objects using the data of an established clinical information system in the ICU.

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164 works between 1992 and 2025
All (164) Journal Article (153) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (5) Book (1)

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2000

Journal Article

Low-dose dopamine in patients with early renal dysfunction: a placebo-controlled randomised trial

Bellomo, R, Chapman, M, Finfer, S, Hickling, K, Myburgh, J, Belessis, A, Bell, A, Bellomo, R, Bersten, A, Boots, R, Bristow, P, Chapman, M, Myburgh, J, Clayton, D, Cook, D, Dobb, G, Finfer, S, Hart, G, Hickling, K, Jenkins,, Langton, D, McArthur, C, Parkin, R, Richards, B, Skowronski, G, Smith, A, Ulyatt, D and Williams, D (2000). Low-dose dopamine in patients with early renal dysfunction: a placebo-controlled randomised trial. Lancet, 356 (9248), 2139-2143.

Low-dose dopamine in patients with early renal dysfunction: a placebo-controlled randomised trial

2000

Journal Article

The treatment of tetanus with intrathecal baclofen

Boots, RJ, Lipman, J, O'Callaghan, J, Scott, P and Fraser, J (2000). The treatment of tetanus with intrathecal baclofen. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 28 (4), 438-442.

The treatment of tetanus with intrathecal baclofen

2000

Journal Article

Prediction of intern attendance at a seminar-based training programme: a behavioural intention model

Boots, RJ and Treloar, C (2000). Prediction of intern attendance at a seminar-based training programme: a behavioural intention model. Medical Education, 34 (7), 512-518. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2923.2000.00567.x

Prediction of intern attendance at a seminar-based training programme: a behavioural intention model

2000

Book Chapter

Aspergillus

Paterson, David L. and Boots, Robert J. (2000). Aspergillus. Fungal diseases of the lung. (pp. 123-162) edited by George A. Sarosi and Scott F. Davies.. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

Aspergillus

1999

Journal Article

Accuracy of pleural fluid pH and PCO2 measurement in a blood gas analyser. Analysis of bias and precision

Venkatesh, B., Boots, R. J. and Wallis, S. C. (1999). Accuracy of pleural fluid pH and PCO2 measurement in a blood gas analyser. Analysis of bias and precision. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation, 59 (8), 619-626. doi: 10.1080/00365519950185111

Accuracy of pleural fluid pH and PCO2 measurement in a blood gas analyser. Analysis of bias and precision

1999

Journal Article

Keeping relatives informed by the internet

Boots, RJ, Lipman, J and Weitzman, L (1999). Keeping relatives informed by the internet. Lancet, 354 (9177), 517-518. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)75556-2

Keeping relatives informed by the internet

1999

Journal Article

Management of labor in Eisenmenger syndrome with inhaled nitric oxide

Lust, Karin M., Boots, Robert J., Dooris, Mark and Wilson, John (1999). Management of labor in Eisenmenger syndrome with inhaled nitric oxide. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 181 (2), 419-423. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9378(99)70572-7

Management of labor in Eisenmenger syndrome with inhaled nitric oxide

1999

Journal Article

The continuous measurement of cerebrospinal fluid gas tensions in critically ill neurosurgical patients: A prospective observational study

Venkatesh, B, Boots, R, Tomlinson, F and Jones, R. D. M. (1999). The continuous measurement of cerebrospinal fluid gas tensions in critically ill neurosurgical patients: A prospective observational study. Intensive Care Medicine, 25 (6), 599-605. doi: 10.1007/s001340050909

The continuous measurement of cerebrospinal fluid gas tensions in critically ill neurosurgical patients: A prospective observational study

1999

Journal Article

Bilevel non-invasive ventilation in malignant large airways obstruction during chemotherapy and radiotherapy

Grant, RK, Boots, RJ and McEvoy, JDS (1999). Bilevel non-invasive ventilation in malignant large airways obstruction during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 27 (3), 295-297.

Bilevel non-invasive ventilation in malignant large airways obstruction during chemotherapy and radiotherapy

1999

Journal Article

Survival following fulminant hepatic failure from fluconazole induced hepatitis

Crerar-Gilbert, A., Boots, R., Fraenkel, D. and Macdonald, G.A. (1999). Survival following fulminant hepatic failure from fluconazole induced hepatitis. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 27 (6), 650-652. doi: 10.1177/0310057x9902700616

Survival following fulminant hepatic failure from fluconazole induced hepatitis

1999

Journal Article

Propofol-thiopentone admixture: recovery characteristics

Chilvers, M., Jones, D., Rushmer, J., Bignell, S., Boots, R. and Prankerd, R. (1999). Propofol-thiopentone admixture: recovery characteristics. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, 27 (6), 601-609. doi: 10.1177/0310057x9902700608

Propofol-thiopentone admixture: recovery characteristics

1999

Journal Article

Successful treatment of post-influenza pseudomembranous necrotising bronchial aspergillosis with liposomal amphotericin, inhaled amphotericin B, gamma interferon and GM-CSF

Boots, R., Paterson, D., Allworth, A. M. and Faoagali, J. L. (1999). Successful treatment of post-influenza pseudomembranous necrotising bronchial aspergillosis with liposomal amphotericin, inhaled amphotericin B, gamma interferon and GM-CSF. Thorax, 54 (11), 1047-1049. doi: 10.1136/thx.54.11.1047

Successful treatment of post-influenza pseudomembranous necrotising bronchial aspergillosis with liposomal amphotericin, inhaled amphotericin B, gamma interferon and GM-CSF

1999

Journal Article

Does splanchric ischemia occur in isolated neurotrauma? A prospective observational study

Venkatesh, B., Townsend, S. and Boots, R. (1999). Does splanchric ischemia occur in isolated neurotrauma? A prospective observational study. Critical Care Medicine, 27 (6), 1175-1180. doi: 10.1097/00003246-199906000-00047

Does splanchric ischemia occur in isolated neurotrauma? A prospective observational study

1999

Journal Article

Evaluating suitability for tracheostomy decannulation: A critical evaluation of two management protocols

Thompson-Ward, Elizabeth, Boots, Robert, Frisby, Jennifer, Bassett, Lynell and Timm, Melissa (1999). Evaluating suitability for tracheostomy decannulation: A critical evaluation of two management protocols. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 7 (4), 273-281.

Evaluating suitability for tracheostomy decannulation: A critical evaluation of two management protocols

1999

Journal Article

Use of inhaled nitric oxide in pulmonary empolism

Crerae-Gilbert, A. and Boots, R. (1999). Use of inhaled nitric oxide in pulmonary empolism. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 27 (4), 412-414.

Use of inhaled nitric oxide in pulmonary empolism

1998

Journal Article

The use of antimicrobials in ten Australian and New Zealand intensive care units

Bellomo, R, Bersten, AD, Boots, RJ, Bristow, PJ, Dobb, GJ, Finfer, , McArthur, CJ, Richard, B and Skowronski, GA (1998). The use of antimicrobials in ten Australian and New Zealand intensive care units. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 26 (6), 648-653.

The use of antimicrobials in ten Australian and New Zealand intensive care units

1998

Journal Article

"Near drowning" due to hydatid disease

Boots, R. J. (1998). "Near drowning" due to hydatid disease. Anaesthesia And Intensive Care, 26 (6), 680-681.

"Near drowning" due to hydatid disease

1998

Journal Article

The use of antimicrobials in ten Australian and New Zealand intensive care units. The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Multicentre Studies Group Investigators

Bellomo, R., Bersten, A. D., Boots, R. J., Bristow, P.J., Dobb, G. J., FInfer, S., McArther, C., Richards, B. and Skowronski, G. A. (1998). The use of antimicrobials in ten Australian and New Zealand intensive care units. The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Multicentre Studies Group Investigators. Anaesthesia And Intensive Care, 26 (6), 648-653.

The use of antimicrobials in ten Australian and New Zealand intensive care units. The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Multicentre Studies Group Investigators

1997

Journal Article

Carbon dioxide and oxygen partial pressure measurements in the cerebrospinal fluid in a conventional blood gas analyzer: analysis of bias and precision

Venkatesh, Balasubramanian and Boots, Robert J. (1997). Carbon dioxide and oxygen partial pressure measurements in the cerebrospinal fluid in a conventional blood gas analyzer: analysis of bias and precision. Journal of Neurological Sciences, 147 (1), 5-8. doi: 10.1016/S0022-510X(96)05304-X

Carbon dioxide and oxygen partial pressure measurements in the cerebrospinal fluid in a conventional blood gas analyzer: analysis of bias and precision

1997

Journal Article

Fatal encephalitis due to novel paramyxovirus transmitted from horses

Osullivan, JD, Allworth, AM, Paterson, DL, Snow, TM, Boots, R, Gleeson, LJ, Gould, AR, Hyatt, AD and Bradfield, J (1997). Fatal encephalitis due to novel paramyxovirus transmitted from horses. Lancet, 349 (9045), 93-95. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(96)06162-4

Fatal encephalitis due to novel paramyxovirus transmitted from horses

Past funding

  • 2016
    Assessment of cerebral microcirculation after severe head injury when exposed to acute anaemia
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Optimising ceftriaxone dosing for critically ill patients with severe pneumonia
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Cerebral Microcirculation in Head Injury During Normovolemic Anemia: An Experimental Model
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Optimising Benzylpenicillin dosing for critically ill patients with severe pneumonia
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Consequences of Bleeding on Cerebral Microcirculation after Head Injury
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Physiological and Functional Outcomes following Early Rehabilitation in Sepsis (i-PERFORM Trial)
    Intensive Care Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Assessment of the Cerebral Microcirculation after Head Injury
    DHF Establishment Grants
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Assessment of the Cerebral Microcirculation after Head Injury
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Improving outcome in sepsis
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia by Inhaled Heparin
    Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Investigation of the cerebral microcirculation after head injury : pilot study
    Brain Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2015
    Microcirculation in shocked patients
    QEMRF Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Research Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Microdialysis in antibiotic dosing, pain management and neurosurgical outcome
    Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
    Open grant
  • 2001
    A study of the dynamics and temporal profile of cortisol secretion in critical illness
    Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Adrenal dysfunction and critical illness
    Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Research Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

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Supervision history

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