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Previous studies in Ethiopia and the region are limited and do not fully address key predictors of clinical outcomes among mechanically ventilated patients. Objective: To assess clinical outcomes and associated factors among mechanically ventilated patients in adult intensive care units at Jimma Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia, and in2024.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A retrospective cross\u2011sectional study was conducted among 411 randomly selected medical records of mechanically ventilated adult patients. Data were extracted using a structured and pretested tool. Statistical analysis included bivariable and multivariable logistic regression. Variables with p\u2009<\u20090.25 were entered into the multivariable model, and statistical significance was declared at p\u2009<\u20090.05. Adjusted Odds Ratios (AORs) with 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) were reported.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Of the 411 reviewed patient charts, 215 (52.3%) were male with a mean age of 36.9\u2009\u00b1\u200916.2 years. The overall mortality rate was 54% (95% CI: 49.4\u201358.6). Significant predictors of mortality included hospital stay\u2009>\u20095 days before intubation (AOR\u2009=\u20093.03, 95% CI: 1.05\u20136.09), re\u2011intubation (AOR\u2009=\u20099.02, 95% CI: 4.07\u201320.01), presence of comorbidities (AOR\u2009=\u20099.12, 95% CI: 4.38\u201318.99), development of complications (AOR\u2009=\u20096.84, 95% CI: 3.15\u201314.81), multi\u2011organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) (AOR\u2009=\u20093.48, 95% CI: 1.47\u20137.82), and use of sedation (AOR\u2009=\u20090.36, 95% CI: 0.18\u20130.74).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Mechanically ventilated patients at Jimma Medical Center experience a high mortality rate. Key determinants of mortality were re\u2011intubation, comorbidities, complications, MODS, and delayed intubation. 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