This study, called "Optimizing Care in Critically Ill at UCHealth by Liberalizing the Target O2 in Mechanically-ventilated ICU Patients," is testing a new way to manage oxygen levels for critically ill patients on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation). It involves providing education and real-time alerts through Epic (an electronic health record system) to help medical teams keep patients' oxygen saturation (SpO2) between 90-96%. The goal is to reduce how long patients need the breathing machine and prevent "occult hypoxemia" (hidden low oxygen levels). You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, in the ICU, and need a breathing machine. The study is looking to see if this approach increases the number of "ventilator-free days" (days you are off the breathing machine) within 30 days. The current status of the study is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 3600 participants. It uses a cluster randomized design, meaning groups of hospitals will be randomly assigned to receive the intervention at different times.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary outcome, ventilator-free days, is measured at 30 days.

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