Fraser Health

This pilot study tested a light-activated nasal treatment (antimicrobial photodynamic therapy) to prevent pneumonia and bloodstream infections in 227 ICU patients. The goal was to see if a larger study is possible and gather early data on infection prevention. Patients received t…

This study looked at 150 ICU patients on breathing machines to see if adding a brain activity monitor (pEEG) to standard sedation checks could reduce confusion (delirium), time on the ventilator, and long-term problems after ICU. Researchers compared patients who got both the bra…

This small study tested whether electrically stimulating the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) could improve lung function in brain dead organ donors whose lungs were initially not good enough for transplant. Three donors received a temporary pacing device. The goal was to se…