Studies
This page includes both current and completed BPSU studies. You can browse studies by speciality, year or status using the filters below, and access study summaries, protocols, publications and patient information materials where available. Together, these studies provide an important evidence base for clinical practice, service development, public health policy and future research.
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Button battery ingestion, inhalation or insertion
BPSU surveillance of the unintentional ingestion, inhalation or insertion of button batteries in children requiring removal or attempted removal commenced in February 2021. This study will help inform services for the prevention and treatment of children who have accidentally swallowed or choked on button batteries. The study is being led by Dr Bob Basu, winner of the Sir Peter Tizard Bursary 2016-17.
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Drowning and near drowning
To determine the pattern of drowning and near drowning of children in Britain and identify means of prevention.
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