ACC.15: American College of Cardiology Scientific Session 2015, developed at March 14, 2015 to March 16, 2015. Session Title: Young Investigator Awards Competition: Cardiovascular Health Outcomes and Population Genetics Abstract Category: Cardiovascular Health Outcomes and Population Genetics Presentation Number: 915-05. Oral Contributions Room 4 Monday, March 16, 2015, 11:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Introduction: Mechanical ventilation is a cornerstone in the management of critically ill patients worldwide; however, less is known about the clinical management of mechanically ventilated patients in low and middle income countries where limitation of resources including equipment, staff and access to medical information may play an important role in defining patient-centred outcomes. We present the design of a prospective, longitudinal study of mechanically ventilated patients in Peru that aims to describe a large cohort of mechanically ventilated patients and identify practices that, if modified, could result in improved patient-centred outcomes and lower costs. Methods and analysis: Five Peruvian intensive care units (ICUs) and the Medical ICU at the Johns Hopkins Hospital were selected for this study. Eligible patients were those who underwent at least 24 h of invasive mechanical...