Abstract
This was a retrospective database analysis of all paediatric (< 18-years) intubations performed by HEMS physicians during a six-year period (2012-2017). The recorded findings included patient demographics, operator background, airway interventions (including intubation attempts), video-assisted intubation, and complications.
Highlights
Little is known about the success rate and complications of paediatric endotracheal intubation (ETI) in a prehospital setting by a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS)
Prehospital Endotracheal intubation (ETI) of critically injured or ill paediatric patients had a high success rate when performed by HEMS physicians in The Netherlands
Prehospital intubation of critical injured or ill paediatric patients has a high success rate when performed by HEMS physicians in The Netherlands
Summary
Little is known about the success rate and complications of paediatric endotracheal intubation (ETI) in a prehospital setting by a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). The Rotterdam HEMS provides care for patients of all ages, including paediatric patients. Paediatric patients are involved in 22% of all calls, which makes it a unique service. These calls are for a wide variety for critical illnesses including sepsis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, respiratory failure, and trauma. One of the key goals of resuscitation and critical care is to establish and maintain a patent airway by endotracheal intubation [1,2]. Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is frequently performed in critically ill or severely injured paediatric patients and remains the gold standard to secure the airway
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