Endotracheal Intubation Among the Critically Ill: Protocol for a Multicenter, Observational, Prospective Study (Preprint)

Abstract

. No reprints will be ordered. AbstractBackground: Endotracheal intubation can occur in up to 60% of critically ill patients. Despite

The Value of Not Intubating Comatose Patients With Acute Poisoning

“…It can result in postintubation cardiovascular collapse, ventilator-induced lung injury, and utilization of limited intensive care resources. 3 Thus, having evidence to determine which obtunded patients should be intubated can be extremely useful.…”