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Professor Mark Davies
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Mark Davies

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Overview

Background

Eminent Staff Specialist in Neonatology (Consultant Neonatologist) - Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital

Associate Professor of Neonatology - Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Queensland

Mark Davies is a medical graduate of the University of Queensland (MB,BS 1985). He trained in Paediatrics at the Royal Children's Hospital (Brisbane), with time at the Worcester Royal Infirmary, Doncaster Royal Infirmary and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Glasgow) in the UK.

Mark sub-specialised in Neonatology training at the Royal Women's Hospital (Brisbane), the Rosie Maternity Hospital (Cambridge) and the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital. His advanced training was conducted under the supervision of the Neonatal-Perinatal Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and he became a Fellow of the RACP in 1997. He completed a two year fellowship training programme in Neonatology and Neonatal Ultrasound at the Royal Women's Hospital (Melbourne) in January 1999.

In July 2000, Mark was appointed to the joint position of Staff Neonatologist at the Royal Women's Hospital, Brisbane and Senior Lecturer in Neonatology at the University of Queensland. He is now an Eminent Staff Specialist in Neonatology and an Associate Professor of Neonatology.

Mark Davies’ research focused on neonatal ventilation. He did his PhD studies on partial liquid ventilation. He supervises projects in neonatology and neonatal intensive care.

Mark prepares and maintains a number of Cochrane systematic reviews in neonatology and intensive care. From 2002 to 2006 he served on the Cochrane Collaboration Steering Group, and was Co-Chair of the steering group from 2005 to 2006. He was a Director of The Cochrane Collaboration Trading Company from 2013 to 2017.

Availability

Professor Mark Davies is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Neonatology

    Mark Davies’ research focused on neonatal ventilation. He did his PhD studies on partial liquid ventilation. He supervises projects in neonatology and neonatal intensive care. Mark prepares and maintains a number of Cochrane systematic reviews in neonatology and intensive care.

Research impacts

Mark Davies’ research has contributed to the care of newborn infants at all levels of care including the well newborn and those requiring special and intensive care, as well as counselling parents of the foetus at significant risk.

Works

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200 works between 1996 and 2025

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2009

Journal Article

Methods for securing endotracheal tubes in newborn infants (Protocol)

Lai, Melissa, Inglis, Garry D. T., Hose, Karen, Jardine, Luke A. and Davies, Mark W. (2009). Methods for securing endotracheal tubes in newborn infants (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1 (2) CD007805, 165-168. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007805

Methods for securing endotracheal tubes in newborn infants (Protocol)

2009

Conference Publication

Practice variation in the transfer of premature infants from incubators to open cots: results of an electronic survey

New, Karen, Bogossian, Fiona E., East, Christine and Davies, Mark (2009). Practice variation in the transfer of premature infants from incubators to open cots: results of an electronic survey. Neonatal Nurses Association of Queensland (NNAQ) State Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 28 August 2009.

Practice variation in the transfer of premature infants from incubators to open cots: results of an electronic survey

2008

Journal Article

The intravenous cannula for newborn infants requiring only intravenous medication: Continuous infusion or intermittent flushing?

Flint, Anndrea and Davies, Mark (2008). The intravenous cannula for newborn infants requiring only intravenous medication: Continuous infusion or intermittent flushing?. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 31 (6), 346-349. doi: 10.1097/NAN.0b013e31818c0d4a

The intravenous cannula for newborn infants requiring only intravenous medication: Continuous infusion or intermittent flushing?

2008

Journal Article

Withdrawal of neonatal continuous positive airway pressure: Current practice in Australia

Jardine, L. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Withdrawal of neonatal continuous positive airway pressure: Current practice in Australia. Pediatrics International, 50 (4), 572-575. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-200X.2008.02617.x

Withdrawal of neonatal continuous positive airway pressure: Current practice in Australia

2008

Journal Article

Gas exchange during perfluorocarbon liquid immersion: Life-support for the ex utero fetus

Davies, M. W., Dunster, K. R. and Wilson, K. (2008). Gas exchange during perfluorocarbon liquid immersion: Life-support for the ex utero fetus. Medical Hypotheses, 71 (1), 91-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2008.02.005

Gas exchange during perfluorocarbon liquid immersion: Life-support for the ex utero fetus

2008

Journal Article

Aspiration of parenteral nutrition – a previously unreported complication of central venous access in an infant: A case report

Jardine, L. A., Inglis, G. D. T. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Aspiration of parenteral nutrition – a previously unreported complication of central venous access in an infant: A case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2 (1) 63, 1-3. doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-2-63

Aspiration of parenteral nutrition – a previously unreported complication of central venous access in an infant: A case report

2008

Journal Article

Prophylactic systemic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with central venous catheters

Jardine, Luke A., Inglis, Garry D. T. and Davies, Mark W. (2008). Prophylactic systemic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with central venous catheters. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2010 (5) CD006179, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/14651858.cd006179.pub2

Prophylactic systemic antibiotics to reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates with central venous catheters

2008

Journal Article

Strategies used for the withdrawal of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants

Jardine, Luke A., Inglis, Garry D. T., Davies, Mark W. and Lawlor, Fiona (2008). Strategies used for the withdrawal of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (1) CD006979. doi: 10.1002/14651858.cd006979

Strategies used for the withdrawal of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants

2008

Book Chapter

Blood pressure

Davies, M. W. (2008). Blood pressure. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 68-69) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.

Blood pressure

2008

Book Chapter

Infection risk

Cartwright, D. W., Davies, M. W. and Inglis, G. D. T. (2008). Infection risk. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 107-112) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.

Infection risk

2008

Book Chapter

Maternal infections

Inglis, G. D. T., Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Maternal infections. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 142-146) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50026-4

Maternal infections

2008

Book Chapter

Respiratory support

Davies, Mark W., Cartwright, David W. and Jardine, Luke A. (2008). Respiratory support. Pocket notes on neonatology. (pp. 32-52) edited by Mark Davies, David Cartwright and Garry Inglis. Marrickviille, NSW, Australia: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50004-5

Respiratory support

2008

Book Chapter

Infection control - hand hygiene

Cartwright, D. W. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Infection control - hand hygiene. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 1-3) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50001-x

Infection control - hand hygiene

2008

Book Chapter

Common drugs and infusions

Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Common drugs and infusions. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 80-84) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50012-4

Common drugs and infusions

2008

Book Chapter

Apnoea

Cartwright, D. W. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Apnoea. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 119-121) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.

Apnoea

2008

Book Chapter

Outcome statistics

Davies, M. W. and Cartwright, D. W. (2008). Outcome statistics. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 158-164) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.

Outcome statistics

2008

Journal Article

Transfer of preterm infants from incubator to open cot at lower versus higher body weight

New, Karen, Flenady, Vicki and Davies, Mark W. (2008). Transfer of preterm infants from incubator to open cot at lower versus higher body weight. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1 (1) CD004214. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004214.pub3

Transfer of preterm infants from incubator to open cot at lower versus higher body weight

2008

Book Chapter

Blood gas results

Cartwright, D. W. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Blood gas results. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 53-59) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50005-7

Blood gas results

2008

Book Chapter

Jaundice

Cartwright, D. W., Inglis, G. D. T. and Davies, M. W. (2008). Jaundice. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 97-103) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia.

Jaundice

2008

Book Chapter

Surgical problems

Davies, M. W. and Inglis, G. D. T. (2008). Surgical problems. Pocket Notes on Neonatology. (pp. 127-137) edited by M. W. Davies, D. W. Cartwright and G. D. T. Inglis. Marrickville, NSW: Churchill Livingstone - Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-7295-3832-9.50023-9

Surgical problems

Funding

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2020
    Optimising the treatment of invasive infection in critically ill neonates, through application of an innovative microsampling approach
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2001
    The effect of perflouorocarbon vapour(with perfluorooctyl bromide) on tidal volume measurement
    Alfred Juster Memorial Fund
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sensory exposure of neonates in single room environments

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Fiona Bogossian

Completed supervision

Media

Enquiries

Contact Professor Mark Davies directly for media enquiries about:

  • Babies - medicine
  • Child health
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Infants - medicine
  • Intensive care - neonatal
  • Liquid ventilation - neonatal care
  • Medicine
  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Neonatal ventilation
  • Neonatology
  • Newborn babies - medicine
  • Paediatrics
  • Ventilation - neonatal

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