Table 2 Indications for Pre-Hospital Advanced Airway Management in children
From: Anaesthetist-provided pre-hospital advanced airway management in children: a descriptive study
| Indication for PHAAMa | All children < 16 years old (N = 42) | <2 years old (n = 24) | 2 – 15 years old (n = 18) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing airway obstruction | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Impending airway obstruction | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Hypoxia | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Ineffective spontaneous ventilation | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Cardiac arrest | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Anaesthesia to relief of pain or distress | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Anaesthesia to combative or agitated patient | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Decreased level of consciousness | 24 | 13 | 11 |