Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre

The Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) is an independent, UK-based scientific organization and registered charity that facilitates improvements in the quality of critical care. Established in 1994, it manages the Case Mix Programme, a national clinical audit for adult intensive care units that provides comparative data on patient outcomes. ICNARC also coordinates a robust portfolio of clinical trials and health services research, collaborating with clinicians and academic institutions globally. Their work is instrumental in developing evidence-based protocols for treating life-threatening conditions such as sepsis and respiratory failure. By providing high-quality data and analysis, ICNARC supports healthcare providers in optimizing resource allocation and enhancing patient survival.