Comparative Study Between Liberal and Conservative Oxygen Therapy in Mechanically Ventilated Intensive Care Patients

Comparative Study Between Liberal and Conservative Oxygen Therapy in Mechanically Ventilated Intensive Care Patients

To assess the benefits and drawbacks of high versus low oxygen therapy on mortality and myocardial function in mechanically ventilated patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• adults aged 18 years or older admitted to ICU and expected to receive mechanical ventilation beyond next calendar day

Exclusion Criteria:

• inclusion in other trial
• severe acute respiratory distress syndrome at time of admission
• acute Chronic obstructive airway disease exacerbation
• pregnancy
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Guillain Barre syndrome