Adult airway management in ICU and regular floors: A prospective study as part of a healthcare improvement initiative in a tertiary care center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite recent advancements, airway management outside the operating room (OR) remains a challenging task and is associated with a high rate of complications. The first pass success rate at our institution was low. We developed a standardized multidisciplinary protocol to improve it as part of a healthcare improvement initiative.

Methods

Following the implementation of the protocol, this prospective observational study was conducted on patients over 18 years old requiring intubation by anesthesia providers on regular floors and in intensive care units. The primary outcome was the first-attempt success rate of endotracheal intubation. Secondary outcomes included total number of attempts, time to successful intubation, equipment and medications used, and occurrence

SUBMITTER: Zeeni C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12843566 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature