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Trauma intubations: can a protocol-driven approach be successful?

Zoe C Casey¹, Alan J Smally, Robert J Grant

¹Emergency Department, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. zcasey@ccmckids.org

The Journal of Trauma

|December 20, 2007

Summary

A trauma airway protocol demonstrated a 91.6% success rate for intubation within three attempts. This protocol ensures safe and effective emergency airway management in trauma patients.

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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Trauma Care
Airway Management

Background:

Establishing a secure airway is critical for trauma patient survival.
Protocols standardize care and improve outcomes in emergency settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a specific trauma airway protocol.
To determine the success rate of endotracheal intubation under this protocol.

Main Methods:

Prospective cohort study over 24 months at a Level I trauma center.
Involved 274 trauma patients requiring intubation.
Tracked intubation attempts, success rates, complications, and personnel involved.

Main Results:

Achieved a 91.6% success rate for intubation within three attempts.
Reported a 9.8% complication rate and a 2.6% cricothyrotomy rate.
Utilized both emergency medicine physicians and anesthesiologists for intubation.

Conclusions:

The implemented trauma airway protocol is safe and effective.
Supports the protocol for managing challenging trauma airways.