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Biography
Jacques Lacroix , M.D.
jacques.lacroix.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Research Axis
Infectious Diseases and Acute Care Axis
Research Theme
Critical care, trauma and transfusions
Address
CHUSJ
Phone
514 345-4931 #5549
Title
Full Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal.
Member, Pediatric Critical Care Division, CHU Sainte-Justine.
Head, Health Outcomes Axis, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center.
Education
Pediatric Critical Care, Université René Descartes, Paris, 1979-1980.
Pediatrics (FRCPC, FAAP), University of Montreal, 1974-1978.
MD, University of Montreal, 1969-1974.
Research Interests
Research on the use of blood products such as blood concentrates and immunoglobulins, as well as blood product substitutes.
Sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). We are interested in the physiopathology of sepsis and MODS, their risk factors, clinical impact, treatment and prevention. We have created and validated a clinimetric scale that allows us to measure the seriousness of MODS cases, the Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction (PELOD) score.
Pediatric traumatology (serious brain damage in particular).
Nosocomial infections in critically ill children.
Awards and Distinctions
Teaching Award, Board of Directors’ Human Resources Committee, CHU Sainte-Justine Recognition Program, November 2007.
Recognition Program for the Development of Clinical Research, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, 2003-2004.
Prize for Excellence in Teaching in Medical Education for 2001-2002, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, June 2002.
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Dr. Jacques Lacroix – Recipient of the 2019 CIHR-ICRH/CCCS Distinguished Lecturer Award in Critical Care Sciences
Press release
Monday 15 July 2019
Preventing mortality after myocardial infarction
Press release
Wednesday 4 January 2017
Old blood as good as fresh in patients with life threatening illnesses
Press release
Tuesday 17 March 2015
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