Standardized Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) Improves Effectiveness and Safety in Mixed Physician and Paramedic Hungarian EMS.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Ground Emergency Medical Services in Hungary are provided by the National Ambulance Service. Paramedics, physicians, and specialists in this service are competent in performing endotracheal intubation (ETI) on patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the standardized Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) procedure on safety and effectiveness. (2) Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted concerning the RSI procedure. Patient documentation from a 2-year implementation period was analyzed using a dedicated Case Report Form (CRF), where both RSI and non-RSI methods were used. Our primary endpoint was Definitive Airway Sans Hypoxia and Hypotension on First Attempt (DASH-1A). Our secondary endpoints included success on the first attempt; overall su

SUBMITTER: Burany B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12653650 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature