Postponing intubation in spontaneously breathing major trauma patients upon emergency room admission does not impair outcome

Table 1 Indications for emergency anaesthesia and intubation in the emergency room

Group	Indication
1	Acute vital indication existing upon hospital admission. The indication was already given during the pre-hospital phase.
2	Acute vital indication emerging during the emergency room phase (eg, deteriorating patient). The indication did not exist during the pre-hospital phase.
3	Anaesthesia and intubation due to a combative/agitated patient or for the purpose of analgesia and/or diagnostic interventions.
4	Anaesthesia and intubation needed for pursuing further treatment following CT-diagnostics and achievement of interdisciplinary consensus (eg, immediate surgery or emergency room interventions under general anaesthesia).