Centre of Research Excellence for Patient Blood Management in Critical Illness and Trauma (NHMRC CRE Administered by Monash University) (2012-2019)

Blood transfusion is area of major public interest. In critically ill or major trauma patients it can both be life-saving and dangerous. There is continuing uncertainty about how best to use blood and blood products in such patients. The Centre of Research Excellence for Patient Blood Management in Critical Illness and Trauma will undertake vital research to improve our understanding of the effects of transfusion on patient outcomes and how to best manage this vital community resource.