A Retrospective Study on the Practice and Safety of Airway Management in Dutch Emergency Departments

What this Trial Is About

This research explores how endotracheal intubation is practiced in emergency departments (EDs) across the Netherlands. It aims to describe patient details, reasons for intubation, who performs the procedure, the equipment and medications used, and any complications that occur. The study addresses a gap in knowledge about intubation safety and outcomes in Dutch EDs, comparing local practices with international data to improve patient safety. The study reviews all endotracheal intubations performed in participating Dutch EDs from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023. It collects detailed information from electronic patient records about each intubation event. This retrospective observational study does not involve interventions or treatments but analyzes existing data on the procedures carried out during this period. Participants are patients who underwent intubation in the listed timeframe. Researchers will examine complications occurring during and within one hour after the intubation procedure. The study relies on patient chart information to gather data on demographics, indications, provider characteristics, methods, and safety outcomes. There is no direct patient involvement or follow-up, and the study concludes after reviewing records up to the end of 2023.

Retrospective Study of Airway Management in Dutch ED's