Table 3 Unadjusted associations of intubation method with intubation outcomes
n (%, 95% CI) | Success on 1st attempt | Success ≤2nd attempt | Complicationa | Major complicationb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RSI | ||||
(n = 761 on 1st attempt, n = 760 ≤ 2nd attempt) | 553 (73%, 69–76%) | 687 (90%, 88–92%) | 93 (12%, 10–15%) | 62 (8%, 6–10%) |
Non-RSI | ||||
(n = 1604 on 1st attempt, n = 1557 ≤ 2nd attempt) | 1003 (63%, 60–65%) | 1348 (87%, 85–88%) | 209 (13%, 11–15%) | 122 (8%, 6–9%) |
Intubation with sedative agent only | ||||
(n = 871 on 1st attempt, n = 849 ≤ 2nd attempt) | 542 (62%, 59–65%) | 724 (85%, 83–88%) | 121 (14%, 12–16%) | 72 (8%, 7–10%) |
Intubation without medications | ||||
(n = 729 on 1st attempt, n = 706 ≤ 2nd attempt) | 460 (63%, 60–66%) | 622 (88%, 86 –90%) | 86 (12%, 10–14%) | 50 (7%, 5–9%) |