Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-Biostatistics and Trial Design for Intensivists

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The video introduces a session on statistics and trial design, emphasizing its importance despite its unpopularity among many. It begins by explaining the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) algorithm essential for designing clinical trials. The session also covers basic statistical concepts such as number needed to treat, relative risk, and sensitivity and specificity of tests. An example is provided using a study on non-invasive ventilation, highlighting the significance of appropriate comparator and outcome measures. The speaker underscores the necessity of standardized care over random care and briefly explains various trial designs, including cohort studies and randomized controlled trials. Advanced trial designs, like adaptive randomized controlled trials, are also mentioned, noting their increasing prevalence in critical care research. The session aims to equip listeners with the knowledge to interpret and design clinical trials effectively, crucial for both board exams and clinical practice.

Keywords

PICO algorithm

clinical trials

statistical concepts

trial designs

critical care research

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