Primary Objective
To determine the prevalence of anterior pituitary gland dysfunction in traumatic brain injury in Scotland.
Secondary Objectives
To determine whether clinical and radiologically parameters available on presentation can predict likelihood of developing PTPD in patients with TBI.
To determine the optimal timing after TBI for blood tests to diagnose PTPD
To determine whether PTPD effects functional recovery as determined by the extended Glasgow Outcome Score (eGOS)
Surgical Trainee, Clinical Neurosciences
Senior Research Nurse
Lead Research Nurse
Assisting in identifying patients with Humeral shaft fractures in the ED by screening.
Giving patient information sheets to introduce the study, so patient has had adequate time to read and make decision about going into the trial before going to the fracture clinic.
Diagnostics devices play an important part in the clinical assessment of a patient’s health and treatment. The purpose of the study is the evaluation of a new diagnostic platform developed by LumiraDx. The evaluation is focused around various biomarkers useful in the emergency settings.
Collection of venous and capillary blood samples for the evaluation of new diagnostic devices for cardiovascular conditions