Tracheal intubation in the critically ill: a multi-centre national study of practice and complications
Tracheal intubation in the critically ill: a multi-centre national study of practice and complications
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DOI:
10.1093/bja/aer504
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发表时间:
2012-05-01
影响因子:
9.8
通讯作者:
Ray, D. C.
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作者:
Simpson, G. D.;Ross, M. J.;Ray, D. C.
Background Complications associated with tracheal intubation may occur in up to 40 of critically ill patients. Since practice in emergency airway management varies between intensive care units (ICUs) and countries, complication rates may also differ. We undertook a prospective, observational study of tracheal intubation performed by critical care doctors in Scotland to identify practice, complications, and training.Methods For 4 months, we collected data on any intubation performed by doctors working in critical care throughout Scotland except those in patients having elective surgery and those carried out before admission to hospital. We used a standardized data form to collect information on pre-induction physical state and organ support, the doctor carrying out the intubation, the techniques and drugs used, and complications noted.Results Data from 794 intubations were analysed. Seventy per cent occurred in ICU and 18 occurred in emergency departments. The first-time intubation success rate was 91, no patient required more than three attempts at intubation, and one patient required surgical tracheostomy. Severe hypoxaemia (Sp(o2)