Glasgow coma scale score before prehospital tracheal intubation in trauma vs. nontrauma patients: A multicentre retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prehospital tracheal intubation intends to provide respiratory support and protect the airway from possible pulmonary aspiration. Trauma guidelines recommend tracheal intubation in patients with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of <9.

Objectives

We hypothesised that in clinical practice, GCS scores before prehospital tracheal intubation are lower in trauma and medical patients.

Design

Retrospective observational cohort study.

Setting

Swiss anaesthetist-staffed helicopter emergency medical system between 07 September 2020 and 11 December 2023.

Patients

Intubated trauma and nontrauma patients ≥18 years and nonintubated patients with GCS <9 admitted to three tertiary referral Swiss hospitals.

Interventions

Prehospital tracheal intubation.<

SUBMITTER: Pietsch U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863609 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature