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ABC Health Report about new research revealing the long term consequences faced by people who survive sepsis and septic shock

17 July 2026

Professor Andrew Udy, Deputy Director (Head of Research) The Alfred ICU, speaks with the ABC Health Report about new research revealing the long term consequences faced by people who survive sepsis and septic shock.

Asia-Pacific Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (AP-ELSO) Conference 2026, Tokyo, Japan

14 July 2026

I would like to sincerely thank The Alfred ICU Foundation for supporting my attendance at the AP-ELSO Conference 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. The funding enabled me to attend one of the leading international conferences in extracorporeal life support, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and educators from across the Asia-Pacific region to share advances in ECMO practice, education and research.

Long-term outcomes of patients with persistent critical illness in Australia and New Zealand: Does a longer ICU stay, in itself, cost survival?

01 July 2026

Recently, Dr Ruvini Vithanage presented "Long-term outcomes of patients with persistent critical illness in Australia and New Zealand: Does a longer ICU stay, in itself, cost survival?" at the Alfred Journal Club and the ICU Consultant Meeting. The work has attracted significant interest, and she will also be presenting at the Trainee Meeting during the ANZICS quality and safety CTG meeting in November.

CCR26 Belfast

12 June 2026

CCR Belfast is renowned for bringing critical care trials to life through expert discussion and debate.

CATALYST: Catalyst: Critical Care Ideas in Action fuses potent ideas with practical action.

09 June 2026

Catalyst: Critical Care Ideas in Action fuses potent ideas with practical action. It is built for critical care clinicians of all stripes who want meaningful change to become reality.

CARDIAC SYMPOSIUM 2026 NOW LIVE - Cardiac Arrest, Resuscitation, Discussion, Innovation & Collaboration

26 November 2025

Join leaders in cardiac arrest, resuscitation, advanced mechanical support, and cutting edge research at a focused one day symposium designed to accelerate the delivery of lifesaving care.

“Temporary Pacing Complex Complications” Latest Animated Video

19 November 2025

Our latest educational video has arrived: Temporary Pacing Complex Complications! This is the fourth video in the temporary pacing series aimed a staff managing post cardiac surgical temporary pacing.

CCR Down Under 2025 Program Announced

30 October 2025

We’re excited to announce the CCR Down Under 2025 Program has been released. CCR Down Under is taking place on 9–10 December at Federation Square, Melbourne.

Congratulations to Dr Zak Doherty – Winner of the RACP Best Presentation Award

29 October 2025

We’re thrilled to share that Dr Zak Doherty has been awarded Best Presentation – Adult Medicine at the RACP (Royal Australasian College of Physicians) Trainee Research Awards for Excellence (Victoria).

Australian Sepsis Grand Round: Global Updates & The Future of Sepsis

25 September 2025

The recording of the Australian Sepsis Grand Round: Global Updates & The Future of Sepsis webinar (Thursday 11 September) is now available.