The Latest in Critical Care, 8/21/23 (Issue #11)

High vs. low oxygenation targets in mechanically ventilated patients.

Further evidence from the ICONIC trial suggests oxygenation that seems “good enough” in vented patients, probably is.

Authors randomized 664 patients receiving mechanical ventilation to receive oxygen to a target paO2 55-80 mm Hg (low oxygenation) or 110-150 mm Hg (high oxygenation). At…