Algorithmic surveillance of ICU patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ASIC): protocol for a multicentre stepped-wedge cluster randomised quality improvement strategy
Introduction The acute Bedroom Set respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a highly relevant entity in critical care with mortality rates of 40%.Despite extensive scientific efforts, outcome-relevant therapeutic measures are still insufficiently practised at the bedside.Thus, there is a clear need to adhere to early diagnosis and sufficient therapy