Figure 1From: Derivation and validation of a search algorithm to retrospectively identify mechanical ventilation initiation in the intensive care unit Electronic search strategy flow diagram of patients in the ICU (METRIC) data mart from January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2011. ICU indicates intensive care unit; METRIC, multidisciplinary epidemiology and translational research in intensive care; PEEP, positive end-expiratory pressure; PIP, peak inspiratory pressure; pts, patients.Back to article page