Nationwide survey on training and device utilization during tracheal intubation in French intensive care units.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intubation is a lifesaving procedure that is often performed in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, but leads to serious adverse events in 20-40% of cases. Recent trials aimed to provide guidance about which medications, devices, and modalities maximize patient safety. Videolaryngoscopes are being offered in an increasing range of options and used in broadening indications (from difficult to unremarkable intubation). The objective of this study was to describe intubation practices and device availability in French ICUs.

Materials and methods

We conducted an online nationwide survey by emailing an anonymous 26-item questionnaire to physicians in French ICUs. A single questionnaire was sent to either the head or the intubation expert at each ICU.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Martin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6942097 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature