We are delighted to invite you to the next webinar in our series where we will be joined by Dr Ewan Goligher, University of Toronto. Details on our speaker can be found below.

Title: Using Computational Models to Optimize Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure

Abstract: Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving form of life support but increasing evidence demonstrates that it can injure the lung and diaphragm muscle, thereby reducing the chances of recovery of critically ill patients. Preventing injury to the lung and the diaphragm while maintaining adequate respiratory homeostasis to preserve life presents multiple competing targets. These are targets influenced not only by the ventilator settings, but also by associated sedation and the patient’s intrinsic characteristics. This complexity presents a challenging optimizing problem for clinicians at the bedside. Computational models to characterize these interactions in individual patients may help to tailor care and improve outcomes.

Biography: Dr. Goligher is an Associate Professor in the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Toronto and a Clinician Scientist at the University Health Network. After studying biochemistry and medicine at the University of British Columbia, he trained in internal medicine and critical care medicine at the University of Toronto. He subsequently earned a doctoral degree in physiology from the University of Toronto, focusing on mechanisms of diaphragmatic dysfunction during mechanical ventilation. His research program is focused on characterizing the mechanisms and impact of injury in the lung and diaphragm during mechanical ventilation, and on employing innovative clinical trial designs to test lung and diaphragm-protective ventilation strategies.

Chair: Prof Declan Bates

BIOREME members will receive an email invitation to join the talk via zoom. For non-members please email contact@bioreme.net for the joining link.