Table 3 Reasons for intubation in patients with alcohol intoxication (n = 68)
From: Intubation in acute alcohol intoxications at the emergency department
Reason, [n (%)] | Total | Prehospital intubation | In-hospital Intubation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Traumatic brain injury and GCS < 9 | 9 | (13.2) | 2 | (2.9) | 7 | (10.3) |
Failure to oxygenate/ ventilate with non-invasive methods | 6 | (8.8) | 5 | (7.5) | 1 | (1.5) |
Protecting airway (vomiting) | 6 | (8.8) | 2 | (2.9) | 4 | (5.9) |
Protecting airway (facial trauma/ blood) | 5 | (7.5) | 2 | (2.9) | 3 | (4.4) |
Cardiac arrest/CPR | 3 | (4.4) | 2 | (2.9) | 1 | (1.5) |
Agitation/pain | 11 | (16.2) | 2 | (2.9) | 9 | (13.2) |
Shock | 1 | (1.5) | 0 | (0) | 1 | (1.5) |
Surgical procedure | 3 | (4.4) | 1 | (1.5) | 2 | (2.9) |
GCS < 9 without additional specific reason being documented | 24 | (35.2) | 5 | (7.5) | 19 | (27.9) |