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Table 7 Multivariable association of stratified RSI with intubation outcomesa

From: The effectiveness of rapid sequence intubation (RSI) versus non-RSI in emergency department: an analysis of multicenter prospective observational study

 

Success on 1st attempt, Adjusted OR (95% CI) P value

Success ≤2nd attempt, Adjusted OR (95% CI) P value

Complicationsc, Adjusted OR (95% CI) P value

Major complicationsd, Adjusted OR (95% CI) P value

Modified RSIb vs. non-RSI

2.2

(1.5–3.2)

P = 0.0012

1.4

(0.9–2.4)

P = 0.15

0.7

(0.4–1.2)

P = 0.19

0.6

(0.3–1.2)

P = 0.16

Modified RSIb vs. intubation with sedative agent only

2.4

(1.6–3.6)

P < 0.0001

1.7

(1.0–2.9)

P = 0.05

0.6

(0.4–1.1)

P = 0.11

0.5

(0.2–1.0)

P = 0.07

Modified RSIb vs. intubation without medications

1.9

(1.3–3.0)

P = 0.0006

1.1

(0.7–2.0)

P = 0.64

0.9

(0.5–1.5)

P = 0.55

0.8

(0.3–1.6)

P = 0.53

  1. Abbreviation: OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, RSI rapid sequence intubation
  2. aAdjusted for age, sex, estimated body weight, principal indication for intubation, device, and the specialties and training level of intubator
  3. bExcluded cases that used vecuronium, midazolam, diazepam, and haloperidol
  4. cDefined as cardiac arrest, hypotension, hypoxemia, regurgitation, esophageal intubation with delayed recognition, main stem bronchial intubation, dental or lip trauma, airway trauma, or allergic reaction
  5. dDefined as cardiac arrest, hypotension, hypoxemia, regurgitation, or esophageal intubation with delayed recognition