The University of Queensland

Hemodynamic monitoring considerations in the intensive care unit

Sturgess, David, Hamilton, Douglas R., Sargsyan, Ashot E., Lumb, Philip and Karakitsos, Dimitrios (2015). Hemodynamic monitoring considerations in the intensive care unit. Critical care ultrasound. (pp. 193-199) edited by Philip Lumb and Dimitrios Karakitsos. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier.

Perioperative nutrition

Doola, Ra'eesa, Sturgess, David and Todd, Alwyn (2015). Perioperative nutrition. Australasian Anaesthesia 2015 (Blue book). (pp. 45-55) Melbourne, Australia: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Transthoracic echocardiography: an overview

Sturgess, David (2015). Transthoracic echocardiography: an overview. Critical care ultrasound. (pp. 139-145) edited by Philip Lumb and Dimitrios Karakitsos. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier.

Will my patient get stuck in ICU?

Shepherd, Thomas J., Sturgess, David J. and Maxwell, Claire (2015). Will my patient get stuck in ICU?. Australasian anaesthesia 2015. (pp. 149-156) edited by Richard Riley. Melbourne, Australia: Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetist.

Carbetocin in the prevention and management of post partum haemorrhage: A review of current evidence for obstetric anaesthesia

Langerak, Graham, Sturgess, David J. and McCormack, David (2013). Carbetocin in the prevention and management of post partum haemorrhage: A review of current evidence for obstetric anaesthesia. Australian Anaesthesia 2013. (pp. 95-102) Melbourne: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Haemodynamic monitoring

Sturgess, David J. (2013). Haemodynamic monitoring. Oh's Intensive Care Manual: Expert Consult. (pp. 122-137) edited by Andrew D. Bersten and Neil Soni. Philadelphia, PA, USA: Butterworth-Heinemann Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-4762-6.00016-3

Novel oral anticoagulants: Implications for the anaesthetist

Bacajewski, R., Sturgess, David J. and Presneill, Jeffrey J. (2013). Novel oral anticoagulants: Implications for the anaesthetist. Australian Anaesthesia 2013. (pp. 57-68) edited by Richard Riley. Melbourne: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Haemodynamic monitoring

Sturgess, David J. and Morgan, John Thomas (2009). Haemodynamic monitoring. Oh's intensive care manual. (pp. 105-122) edited by Andrew D. Bersten and Neil Soni. Edinburgh, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Diastolic (Dys) function in sepsis

Sturgess, D. J., Marwick, T. H. and Venkatesh, B. (2007). Diastolic (Dys) function in sepsis. Intensive Care Medicine: Annual Update 2007. (pp. 444-454) New York, NY: Springer New York. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-49518-7_40

Airway management of adult epiglottitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Booth, Anton W.G., Pungsornruk, Karla, Llewellyn, Stacey, Sturgess, David and Vidhani, Kim (2024). Airway management of adult epiglottitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BJA Open, 9 100250, 100250. doi: 10.1016/j.bjao.2023.100250

Perioperative hypothermia prevention: development of simple principles and practice recommendations using a multidisciplinary consensus-based approach

Munday, Judy, Duff, Jed, Wood, Fiona M, Sturgess, David, Ralph, Nicholas and Ramis, Mary-Anne (2023). Perioperative hypothermia prevention: development of simple principles and practice recommendations using a multidisciplinary consensus-based approach. BMJ Open, 13 (11) e077472, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077472

Intraoperative cell salvage: The impact on immune cell numbers

Roets, Michelle, Sturgess, David, Tran, Thu, Obeysekera, Maheshi, Perros, Alexis, Tung, John-Paul, Flower, Robert, van Zundert, Andre and Dean, Melinda (2023). Intraoperative cell salvage: The impact on immune cell numbers. PLoS One, 18 (8) e0289177, 1-19. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289177

Perioperative temperature monitoring for patient safety

Munday, Judy, Delaforce, Alana, Heidke, Penny, Rademakers, Sasha, Sturgess, David, Williams, Jaime and Douglas, Clint (2023). Perioperative temperature monitoring for patient safety. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 143 104508, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104508

Uterine atony prophylaxis with carbetocin versus oxytocin and the risk of major haemorrhage during caesarean section: a retrospective cohort study

Terblanche, Nico C. S., Sharman, James E., Jones, Mark A., Gregory, Kye and Sturgess, David J. (2023). Uterine atony prophylaxis with carbetocin versus oxytocin and the risk of major haemorrhage during caesarean section: a retrospective cohort study. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 51 (4), 288-295. doi: 10.1177/0310057x221140128

Implementation of continuous temperature monitoring during perioperative care: a feasibility study

Munday, Judy, Sturgess, David, Oishi, Sabrina, Bendeich, Jess, Kearney, Allison and Douglas, Clint (2022). Implementation of continuous temperature monitoring during perioperative care: a feasibility study. Patient Safety in Surgery, 16 (1) 32, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s13037-022-00341-w

The impact of a modified carbohydrate formula, and its constituents, on glycaemic control and inflammatory markers: a nested mechanistic sub-study

Doola, Ra'eesa, Deane, Adam M., Barrett, Helen L., Okano, Satomi, Tolcher, Debbie M., Gregory, Kye, Coombes, Jeff S., Schalkwijk, Casper, Todd, Alwyn S., Forbes, Josephine M. and Sturgess, David J. (2022). The impact of a modified carbohydrate formula, and its constituents, on glycaemic control and inflammatory markers: a nested mechanistic sub-study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 35 (3), 455-465. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12959

The use of transthoracic echocardiography in caesarean section surgical patients in the intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study

Smith, Bradley, Dennis, Alicia, Davies, Kathy, Cramp, Peter, Gregory, Kye and Sturgess, David (2022). The use of transthoracic echocardiography in caesarean section surgical patients in the intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 62 (1) ajo.13414, 155-159. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13414

Understanding consumer preference for vascular access safety and quality measurement: an international survey

Schults, Jessica, Paterson, Rebecca, Kleidon, Tricia, Cooke, Marie, Ullman, Amanda, McNeil, Keith, Chopra, Vineet, Charles, Karina, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Marsh, Nicole, Sullivan, Clair, Sturgess, David J. and Rickard, Claire (2021). Understanding consumer preference for vascular access safety and quality measurement: an international survey. Australian Health Review, 46 (1), 12-20. doi: 10.1071/AH21053

Anatomy of the lumbar interspinous ligament: findings relevant to epidural insertion using loss of resistance

Lawrence, Sue, Llewellyn, Stacey, Hunt, Helen, Cowin, Gary, Sturgess, David J. and Reutens, David (2021). Anatomy of the lumbar interspinous ligament: findings relevant to epidural insertion using loss of resistance. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 46 (12), rapm-2021. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103014

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic first wave and public policy on elective and emergency surgery provision in Southern Queensland

Fowler, Samuel, Zahir, Syeda F., Manning, Warrick, Kearney, Allison and Sturgess, David (2021). Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic first wave and public policy on elective and emergency surgery provision in Southern Queensland. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91 (3), 249-254. doi: 10.1111/ans.16568

Left ventricular impaired relaxation and interstitial myocarditis identified in sepsis-associated cardiac dysfunction: Use of a rodent model

Sturgess, David J., Morrison, Shannon, Haluska, Brian, Gobe, Glenda C., Jones, Mark A., Volante, Sonia and Venkatesh, Bala (2021). Left ventricular impaired relaxation and interstitial myocarditis identified in sepsis-associated cardiac dysfunction: Use of a rodent model. Medical Science Monitor, 27 e929512, 1-7. doi: 10.12659/MSM.929512

Increased maternal body mass index is associated with prolonged anaesthetic and surgical times for caesarean delivery but is partially offset by clinician seniority and established epidural analgesia

Lawrence, Sue, Malacova, Eva, Reutens, David and Sturgess, David J. (2020). Increased maternal body mass index is associated with prolonged anaesthetic and surgical times for caesarean delivery but is partially offset by clinician seniority and established epidural analgesia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 61 (3) ajo.13277, 394-402. doi: 10.1111/ajo.13277

The Effect of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen on Carbon Dioxide Accumulation in Apneic or Spontaneously Breathing Adults During Airway Surgery : A Randomized-Controlled Trial

Booth, Anton W. G., Vidhani, Kim, Lee, Phil K., Coman, Scott H., Pelecanos, Anita M., Dimeski, Goce and Sturgess, David J. (2020). The Effect of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen on Carbon Dioxide Accumulation in Apneic or Spontaneously Breathing Adults During Airway Surgery : A Randomized-Controlled Trial. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 133 (1), 133-141. doi: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005002

The influence of SBP amplification on the accuracy of form-factor-derived mean arterial pressure

Schultz, Martin G., Picone, Dean S., Armstrong, Mathew K., Black, J. Andrew, Dwyer, Nathan, Roberts-Thomson, Philip, Sturgess, David and Sharman, James E. (2020). The influence of SBP amplification on the accuracy of form-factor-derived mean arterial pressure. Journal of Hypertension, 38 (6), 1033-1039. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000002385

Autologous intraoperative cell salvage ameliorates suppression of transfusion-related monocyte and dendritic cell inflammatory responses

Dean, Melinda M, Obeysekera, Maheshi P, Tran, Thu V, Sturgess, David, Wyssusek, Kerstin, Van Zundert, Andrea, Gordon, Louisa G, Da Silva, D, Punnasseril, J, Tung, John-Paul, Flower, Robert L and Roets, Michelle (2020). Autologous intraoperative cell salvage ameliorates suppression of transfusion-related monocyte and dendritic cell inflammatory responses. The Journal of Immunology, 204 (1_Supplement), 220.31-220.31. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.204.supp.220.31

The clinical relevance of oliguria in the critically ill patient: Analysis of a large observational database

Vincent, Jean-Louis, Ferguson, Andrew, Pickkers, Peter, Jakob, Stephan M., Jaschinski, Ulrich, Almekhlafi, Ghaleb A., Leone, Marc, Mokhtari, Majid, Fontes, Luis E., Bauer, Philippe R., Sakr, Yasser, Tomas, Esmael, Bibonge, Eric Amisi, Charra, Boubaker, Faroudy, Mamoun, Doedens, Linda, Farina, Zane, Adler, David, Balkema, Cecile, Kok, Adri, Alaya, Sami, Gharsallah, Hedi, Muzha, Dritan, Temelkov, Atanas, Georgiev, Georgi, Simeonov, Georgi, Tsaryanski, Georgi, Georgiev, Silvi, Seliman, Ali ... for the ICON Investigators (2020). The clinical relevance of oliguria in the critically ill patient: Analysis of a large observational database. Critical Care, 24 (1) 171. doi: 10.1186/s13054-020-02858-x

Integrating a pharmacist into the perioperative setting

Forrester, Tori G., Sullivan, Sara, Snoswell, Centaine L., Pillans, Peter, Barras, Michael and Sturgess, David (2020). Integrating a pharmacist into the perioperative setting. Australian Health Review, 44 (4), 563-568. doi: 10.1071/ah19126

Intraoperative cell salvage as an alternative to allogeneic (donated) blood transfusion: a prospective observational evaluation of the immune response profile

Roets, Michelle, Sturgess, David John, Obeysekera, Maheshi Prabodani, Tran, Thu Vinh, Wyssusek, Kerstin Hildegard, Punnasseril, Jaisil Eldo Jos, da Silva, Diana, van Zundert, Andre, Perros, Alexis Jacqueline, Tung, John Paul, Flower, Robert Lewis Powell and Dean, Melinda Margaret (2020). Intraoperative cell salvage as an alternative to allogeneic (donated) blood transfusion: a prospective observational evaluation of the immune response profile. Cell Transplantation, 29, 096368972096626. doi: 10.1177/0963689720966265

The lumbar ligamentum flavum does not have two layers and is confluent with the interspinous ligament

Lawrence, Sue, Sturgess, David and Reutens, David (2019). The lumbar ligamentum flavum does not have two layers and is confluent with the interspinous ligament. Clinical Anatomy, 33 (7), 978-979. doi: 10.1002/ca.23518

The lumbar ligamentum flavum does not have two layers and is confluent with the interspinous ligament

Lawrence, Sue, Sturgess, David and Reutens, David (2019). The lumbar ligamentum flavum does not have two layers and is confluent with the interspinous ligament. Clinical Anatomy, 33 (7) ca.23518, 978-979. doi: 10.1002/ca.23518

Intraoperative cell salvage: a technology built upon the failures, fads and fashions of blood transfusion

Roets, Michelle, Sturgess, David J., Wyssusek, Kerstin and van Zundert, André A. (2019). Intraoperative cell salvage: a technology built upon the failures, fads and fashions of blood transfusion. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 47 (3_suppl), 17-30. doi: 10.1177/0310057x19860161

Cost-minimisation analysis alongside a pilot study of early Tissue Doppler Evaluation of Diastolic Dysfunction in Emergency Department Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (TEDDy-NSTEACS)

Gc, Vijay S., Alshurafa, Mohamad, Sturgess, David J., Ting, Joseph, Gregory, Kye, Oliveira Gonçalves, Ana Sofia and Whitty, Jennifer A. (2019). Cost-minimisation analysis alongside a pilot study of early Tissue Doppler Evaluation of Diastolic Dysfunction in Emergency Department Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (TEDDy-NSTEACS). BMJ Open, 9 (5) e023920, e023920. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023920

The effect of a low carbohydrate formula on glycaemia in critically ill enterally-fed adult patients with hyperglycaemia: a blinded randomised feasibility trial

Doola, Ra'eesa, Deane, Adam M., Tolcher, Debbie M., Presneill, Jeffrey J., Barrett, Helen L., Forbes, Josephine M., Todd, Alwyn S., Okano, Satomi and Sturgess, David J. (2019). The effect of a low carbohydrate formula on glycaemia in critically ill enterally-fed adult patients with hyperglycaemia: a blinded randomised feasibility trial. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 31, 80-87. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2019.02.013

Evaluation of the D-FLECT® deflectable-tip bougie in a manikin with a simulated difficult airway

Booth, A.W.G., Wyssusek, K. H., Lee, P. K., Pelecanos, A. M., Sturgess, D. and van Zundert, A.A.J. (2018). Evaluation of the D-FLECT® deflectable-tip bougie in a manikin with a simulated difficult airway. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 121 (5), 1180-1182. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.08.006

Diabetes-specific formulae versus standard formulae as enteral nutrition to treat hyperglycemia in critically ill patients: protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial

Doola, Ra'eesa, Todd, Alwyn S., Forbes, Josephine M., Deane, Adam M., Presneill, Jeffrey J. and Sturgess, David J. (2018). Diabetes-specific formulae versus standard formulae as enteral nutrition to treat hyperglycemia in critically ill patients: protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 7 (4) e90, e90. doi: 10.2196/resprot.9374

In response

Munday, Judy, Osborne, Sonya, Yates, Patsy, Sturgess, David, Jones, Lee and Gosden, Edward (2018). In response. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 126 (6), 2152-2152. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000002892

Effect of perioperative opioids on cancer-relevant circulating parameters: mu opioid receptor and TLR4 activation potential, and proteolytic profile

Xie, Nan, Matigian, Nicholas, Vithanage, Tharindu D., Gregory, Kye, Nassar, Zeyad D., Cabot, Peter J., Shaw, Paul Nicholas, Kirkpatrick, Carl Mj, Lê Cao, Kim-Anh, Sturgess, David and Parat, Marie-Odile (2018). Effect of perioperative opioids on cancer-relevant circulating parameters: mu opioid receptor and TLR4 activation potential, and proteolytic profile. Clinical Cancer Research, 24 (10), 2319-2327. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-18-0172

Glycaemic variability and its association with enteral and parenteral nutrition in critically ill ventilated patients

Doola, Ra'eesa, Greer, Ristan M., Hurford, Rod, Flatley, Christopher, Forbes, Josephine M., Todd, Alwyn S., Joyce, Chris J. and Sturgess, David J. (2018). Glycaemic variability and its association with enteral and parenteral nutrition in critically ill ventilated patients. Clinical Nutrition, 38 (4), 1707-1712. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.08.001

Preoperative warming versus no preoperative warming for maintenance of normothermia in women receiving intrathecal morphine for cesarean delivery: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial

Munday, Judy, Osborne, Sonya, Yates, Patsy, Sturgess, David, Jones, Lee and Gosden, Edward (2018). Preoperative warming versus no preoperative warming for maintenance of normothermia in women receiving intrathecal morphine for cesarean delivery: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 126 (1), 183-189. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000002026

Morphine alters the circulating proteolytic profile in mice: functional consequences on cellular migration and invasion

Xie, Nan, Khabbazi, Samira, Nassar, Zeyad D, Gregory, Kye, Vithanage, Tharindu, Anand-Apte, Bela, Cabot, Peter J, Sturgess, David, Shaw, Paul N and Parat, Marie-Odile (2017). Morphine alters the circulating proteolytic profile in mice: functional consequences on cellular migration and invasion. FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 31 (12), 5208-5216. doi: 10.1096/fj.201700546R

Activation of μ-opioid receptor and Toll-like receptor 4 by plasma from morphine-treated mice

Xie, Nan, Gomes, Fabio P., Deora, Vandana, Gregory, Kye, Vithanage, Tharindu, Nassar, Zeyad D., Cabot, Peter J., Sturgess, David, Shaw, Paul N. and Parat, Marie-Odile (2017). Activation of μ-opioid receptor and Toll-like receptor 4 by plasma from morphine-treated mice. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 61, 244-258. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2016.12.002

Tracheal extubation of the adult intensive care patient with a predicted difficult airway - a narrative review

Sturgess, D. J., Greenland, K. B., Senthuran, S., Ajvadi, F. A., van Zundert, A. and Irwin, M. G. (2017). Tracheal extubation of the adult intensive care patient with a predicted difficult airway - a narrative review. Anaesthesia, 72 (2), 248-261. doi: 10.1111/anae.13668

Female representation at Australasian specialty conferences

Effeney, Bridget, Phillips, Nicole and Sturgess, David (2016). Female representation at Australasian specialty conferences. Medical Journal of Australia, 205 (11), 530-530.e1. doi: 10.5694/mja16.00752

Being overweight is associated with greater survival in ICU patients: Results from the intensive care over nations audit

Sakr, Yasser, Alhussami, Ilmi, Nanchal, Rahul, Wunderink, Richard G., Pellis, Tommaso, Wittebole, Xavier, Martin-Loeches, Ignacio, Francois, Bruno, Leone, Marc, Vincent, Jean-Louis, Intensive Care Over Nations Investigators and Sturgess, David (2015). Being overweight is associated with greater survival in ICU patients: Results from the intensive care over nations audit. Critical Care Medicine, 43 (12), 2623-2632. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000001310

Prolonged echocardiography-guided resuscitation of pulseless electrical activity cardiac arrest due to Prinzmetal angina

Sturgess, D. J., Fairless, S., Palka, P. and Presneill, J. (2014). Prolonged echocardiography-guided resuscitation of pulseless electrical activity cardiac arrest due to Prinzmetal angina. Internal Medicine Journal, 44 (12A), 1257-1258. doi: 10.1111/imj.12607

A preliminary evaluation of plasma b-type natriuretic peptide as a screening test for left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in non-cardiac intensive care

Sturgess, D.J., Parmar, D., Dulhunty, J.M., Hegde, R., Jarrett, P. and Udy, A. (2013). A preliminary evaluation of plasma b-type natriuretic peptide as a screening test for left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in non-cardiac intensive care. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 41 (5), 591-595. doi: 10.1177/0310057x1304100503

Plasma free cortisol and B-type natriuretic peptide in septic shock

Sturgess, D.J. and Venkatesh, B. (2012). Plasma free cortisol and B-type natriuretic peptide in septic shock. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 40 (1), 95-98. doi: 10.1177/0310057X1204000109

Non-invasive rodent cardiac output: comparison of a compact clinical monitor with echocardiography

Sturgess, David, Haluska, Brian, Jones, Mark and Venkatesh, Bala (2010). Non-invasive rodent cardiac output: comparison of a compact clinical monitor with echocardiography. WebmedCentral.

A comparison of transcutaneous Doppler corrected flow time, b-type natriuretic peptide and central venous pressure as predictors of fluid responsiveness in septic shock: A preliminary evaluation

Sturgess, D. J., Pascoe, R. L. S., Scalia, G. and Venkatesh, B. (2010). A comparison of transcutaneous Doppler corrected flow time, b-type natriuretic peptide and central venous pressure as predictors of fluid responsiveness in septic shock: A preliminary evaluation. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 38 (2), 336-341. doi: 10.1177/0310057x1003800216

Prediction of hospital outcome in septic shock: A prospective comparison of tissue Doppler and cardiac biomarkers

Sturgess, David J., Marwick, Thomas H., Joyce, Chris, Jenkins, Carly, Jones, Mark, Masci, Paul, Stewart, David and Venkatesh, Bala (2010). Prediction of hospital outcome in septic shock: A prospective comparison of tissue Doppler and cardiac biomarkers. Critical Care, 14 (2 Article R44) R44, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/cc8931

A clinician's guide to predicting fluid responsiveness in critical illness: applied physiology and research methodology

Sturgess, D., Joyce, C., Marwick, T. H. and Venkatesh, B. (2007). A clinician's guide to predicting fluid responsiveness in critical illness: applied physiology and research methodology. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 35 (5), 669-678. doi: 10.1177/0310057X0703500504

Negative pressure pulmonary oedema with normal concentration of B- type natriuretic peptide

Sturgess, D. J., Venkatesh, B., Perry, C. and Kelly, W. (2007). Negative pressure pulmonary oedema with normal concentration of B- type natriuretic peptide. Critical Care and Resuscitation, 9 (1), 107-107.

Tissue Doppler in critical illness: A retrospective cohort study

Sturgess, David J., Marwick, Thomas H., Joyce, Christopher J., Jones, Mark and Venkatesh, Bala (2007). Tissue Doppler in critical illness: A retrospective cohort study. Critical Care, 11 (5) R97, R97-R104. doi: 10.1186/cc6114

B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations and myocardial dysfunction in critical illness

Sturgess, D. J., Marwick, T. H., Joyce, C. J. and Venkatesh, B. (2006). B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations and myocardial dysfunction in critical illness. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 34 (2), 151-163. doi: 10.1177/0310057X0603400218

Nutrition support and glycaemic variability in critically ill patients

Doola, R., Hurford, R., Flatley, C., Greer, R. M., Forbes, J. M., Todd, A. S., Joyce, C. J. and Sturgess, D. J. (2018). Nutrition support and glycaemic variability in critically ill patients. 40th ESPEN Congress, Madrid, Spain, 1-4 September 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.1623

Establishment of new methods to quantify the Mu-opioid and Tlr-4 receptor activation potential in biological samples to assess the influence of opioids on tumor metastasis

Xie, Nan, Cabot, Peter, Shaw, Paul N., Sturgess, David and Parat, Marie-Odile (2016). Establishment of new methods to quantify the Mu-opioid and Tlr-4 receptor activation potential in biological samples to assess the influence of opioids on tumor metastasis. COSA's 43rd and ANZBCTG's 38th Annual Scientific Meetings. Partners for Progress in Breast Cancer Research and Care, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 15–17 November 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Perioperative opioids and tumour growth and metastasis

Sturgess D (2016). Perioperative opioids and tumour growth and metastasis. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland NZ, 30 April - 4 May 2016.

A nutritional approach to the management of hyperglycaemia in the critically ill patient

Doola, R., Sturgess, D., Todd, A. and Gregory, K. (2015). A nutritional approach to the management of hyperglycaemia in the critically ill patient. World Congress of Gastroenterology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 28 September-2 October 2015. Richmond, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/jgh.13096

New Diagnostic Modalities in ICU

Sturgess, David (2015). New Diagnostic Modalities in ICU. Intensive Care Update, Darwin, 28 May 2015.

Quantification the mu-opioid and TLR4 receptor activation potential in the circulation of mice and humans to assess the influence of morphine on tumour metastasis

Parat, M. O., Xie, N., Cabot, P., Shaw, N., Gregory, K. and Sturgess, D. (2015). Quantification the mu-opioid and TLR4 receptor activation potential in the circulation of mice and humans to assess the influence of morphine on tumour metastasis. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide AU, 2-5 May 2015.

Carbetocin use during caesarean section is independently associated with a reduction in post-partum haemorrhage

Sturgess, D., Morrison, S., Turner, M., Gregory, K. and Parat, M.-O. (2014). Carbetocin use during caesarean section is independently associated with a reduction in post-partum haemorrhage. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting, Singapore, 5-9 May 2014.

Controlled Release Oxycodone for Post caesarean section Pain relief (The CROPP Trial): an open label randomised controlled trial

Kotze P, Elepfandt P, Malan M, Dealtry R, Bond J, McCormack D and Sturgess D (2014). Controlled Release Oxycodone for Post caesarean section Pain relief (The CROPP Trial): an open label randomised controlled trial. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting, Singapore, 5-9 May 2014.

Perioperative Transthoracic Echocardiography in High Risk Obstetric Patients

Smith B, Kostner K, Presneill P, Dennis A, Davies K, Cramp P, Paxton J and Sturgess D (2014). Perioperative Transthoracic Echocardiography in High Risk Obstetric Patients. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Annual Scientific Meeting, Singapore, 5-9 May 2014.

Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in 'non-cardiac' critical illness: spplication of transthoracic echocardiography and plasma B-type natriuretic peptide

Sturgess, D., Parmar, D., Dulhunty, J., Hegde, R., Jarrett, P. and Udy, A. (2013). Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in 'non-cardiac' critical illness: spplication of transthoracic echocardiography and plasma B-type natriuretic peptide. Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting and the International Society for Heart Research Australasian Section Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, Australia, 8-11 August 2013. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.05.214

Q&A Panel Discussion

Sturgess, David, Story D and Ongley D (2013). Q&A Panel Discussion. ANZCA Perioperative SIG Meeting, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, 14 September 2013.

Will my patient get stuck in ICU?

Sturgess, David (2013). Will my patient get stuck in ICU?. ANZCA Perioperative SIG Meeting, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, 14 September 2013.

Diastolic dysfunction in septic shock is an independent predictor of elevated B-type natriuretic peptide and hospital mortality

Sturgess, D., Marwick, T., Joyce, C., Jenkins, C., Jones, M., Masci, P., Stewart, D. and Venkatesh, B. (2011). Diastolic dysfunction in septic shock is an independent predictor of elevated B-type natriuretic peptide and hospital mortality. 30th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels, Belgium, 9-12 March 2010. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/cc8626

Plasma free cortisol and B-type natriuretic peptide in septic shock

Sturgess, D. J. and Venkatesh, B. (2011). Plasma free cortisol and B-type natriuretic peptide in septic shock. 31st International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels, Belgium, 22-25 March 2011. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/cc9830

B-type natriuretic peptide, corrected flow time and central venous pressure as predictors of fluid responsiveness in septic shock

Sturgess, D., Pascoe, R., Scalia, G. and Venkatesh, B. (2009). B-type natriuretic peptide, corrected flow time and central venous pressure as predictors of fluid responsiveness in septic shock. 29th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels, Belgium, 24–27 March 2009. doi: 10.1186/cc7364

Noninvasive rodent cardiac output: comparison of a compact clinical monitor with echocardiography and proposal of a simple correction factor

Sturgess, D. J., Haluska, B. A., Jones, M. and Venkatesh, B. (2008). Noninvasive rodent cardiac output: comparison of a compact clinical monitor with echocardiography and proposal of a simple correction factor. 28th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels, Belgium, 18–21 March 2008. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/cc6305

Sepsis-associated diastolic dysfunction without elevated plasma B-type natriuretic peptide

Sturgess, D. J., Haluska, B. A., Masci, P., Jones, M. and Venkatesh, B. (2008). Sepsis-associated diastolic dysfunction without elevated plasma B-type natriuretic peptide. 28th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels, Belgium, 18-21 March 2008. Current Science: Philadelphia, PA, United States.

Diastology: much more than iridology!

Sturgess, David (2007). Diastology: much more than iridology!. ANZICS Queensland Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast , QLD, Australia, 25-26 August 2007.

Left ventricular volumes but not filling pressure are determinants of mortality in critically ill patients

Sturgess, D., Marwick, T., Joyce, C., Jones, M. and Venkatesh, B. (2007). Left ventricular volumes but not filling pressure are determinants of mortality in critically ill patients. 27th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels, Belgium, 27–30 March 2007. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/cc5438

Tissue Doppler imaging suggests an association between endotoxemia and impaired myocardial relaxation

Sturgess, D., Haluska, B. and Venkatesh, B. (2007). Tissue Doppler imaging suggests an association between endotoxemia and impaired myocardial relaxation. 27th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Brussels, Belgium, 27-30 March 2007. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/cc5198

LV volumes but not filling pressure are determinants of survival in critically ill patients

Sturgess, David J., Venkatesh, Bala, Joyce, Christopher J., Jones, Mark and Marwick, Thomas H. (2006). LV volumes but not filling pressure are determinants of survival in critically ill patients. 79th Annual Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, Chicago Il, Nov 12-15, 2006. PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

LV Volumes but not filling pressure are determinants of survival in critically ill patients

Sturgess, David J., Venkatesh, Bala, Joyce, Christopher J., Jones, Mark and Marwick, Thomas H. (2006). LV Volumes but not filling pressure are determinants of survival in critically ill patients. Scientific Sessions 2006, Chicago, IL, USA, 12-15 November 2006. Baltimore, MD., USA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins for the American Heart Association.

Echocardiographic Indicators Of Myocardial Performance Are Prognostically More Important Than Those Of Left Ventricular Filling Pressure In Critically Ill Patients

Sturgess D (2005). Echocardiographic Indicators Of Myocardial Performance Are Prognostically More Important Than Those Of Left Ventricular Filling Pressure In Critically Ill Patients. Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide AU, October 2005.

Data set for the study: Numbers of Immune Cells are associated with Adverse Outcomes in transfused patients.

Roets, Michelle and Sturgess, David (2023). Data set for the study: Numbers of Immune Cells are associated with Adverse Outcomes in transfused patients.. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/34a0052

Anatomy of the Lumbar Interspinous Ligament: Findings Relevant to Epidural Insertion Using Loss of Resistance.

Lawrence, Sue, Llewellyn, Stacey, Hunt, Helen, Cowin, Gary, Sturgess, David and Reutens, David (2021). Anatomy of the Lumbar Interspinous Ligament: Findings Relevant to Epidural Insertion Using Loss of Resistance.. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/98c2623

Caesarean section, maternal and neonatal data MML 2009 - 2015

Lawrence, Sue, Malacova, Eva, Reutens, David and Sturgess, David (2019). Caesarean section, maternal and neonatal data MML 2009 - 2015. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.507

Left Ventricular Diastolic (Dys)Function in Sepsis

David Sturgess (2010). Left Ventricular Diastolic (Dys)Function in Sepsis. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.

Diastolic (dys)function in sepsis

Sturgess, D. J., Marwick, T. H. and Venkatesh, B. (2007). Diastolic (dys)function in sepsis.