Improving ICU medical decision-making for different racial groups
This study looks at ways to help families and ICU teams make medical decisions together, especially across racial groups. It may help make communication and choices more consistent and fair when someone needs long-term breathing support.
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Who can take part
- You must be in the intensive care unit (ICU) right now
- You must be expected to stay under the study doctor’s care for at least the next 48 hours
- You must be at least 18 years old when you were admitted to the hospital
- You must have a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) for 4 days or longer
- You should not already have a tracheostomy tube, and a tracheostomy should not be planned soon (within 7 days)
- If going home or passing away is expected very soon, you’re likely not eligible
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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