Clinical Research Directory

Prehospital ETI in OHCA

This prospective observational study evaluated the association of prehospital endotracheal intubation (ETI) status with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), 28-day survival, and favorable neurological outcome in adult patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) transported to the emergency department (ED) by emergency medical services (EMS). In addition, the study investigated the causes of failed ETI attempts and examined other clinical factors associated with 28-day survival, including bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), initial cardiac rhythm, blood gas parameters, and prehospital airway management strategy.

Retrospective Data Analysis With the Aim to Determine the Success Rate of Endotracheal Intubation in the First Attempt in the Zug Rescue Service With Various Airway Devices Already in Everyday Use

Airway management is a critical procedure in emergency medicine, especially endotracheal intubation, which can be life-saving. Various techniques, such as video laryngoscopes and conventional laryngoscopes, are used, with success depending on first-pass success. The aim of this retrospective data analysis is to determine the success rate of endotracheal intubation in the first attempt in the Zug Rescue Service between 01/20 and 01/25 with various airway management devices already used in everyday life. The individual complications should secondary with regard to frequency and category as well as possible risk factors. risk factors. The aim is to examine the data on airway management of patients who had to be intubated due to a critical illness (e.g. impaired oxygenation or ventilation, reduced vigilance, cardiovascular arrest, etc.). The data is continuously collected and evaluated by the RDZ as part of quality assurance.