Table 1 Indications for RSI
Indications for RSI | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Actual or impending airway compromise | 42 | 9.7 |
Ventilatory failure | 56 | 12.9 |
Unconsciousness | 271 | 62.6 |
Injured patients who are unmanageable or severely agitated after head injury | 51 | 11.8 |
Anticipated clinical course | 13 | 3.0 |
Humanitarian reasons | 0 | 0.0 |