Efficacy of endotracheal intubation in helicopter cabin vs. ground: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lydia Johnson Kolaparambil Varghese Jan-Jakob Völlering Michael P Casaer Jochen Hinkelbein Jan Schmitz Tobias Warnecke

Published in: Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine (2024)

Further research is needed to assess the impact of environmental factors on the quality of ETI on HEMS. While the success rate of endotracheal intubation in helicopters vs. on the ground is not significantly different, the duration and time to secure the airway, and Cormack-Lehane Score may be influenced by environmental factors. However, the limited number of studies reporting on these factors highlights the need for further research in this area.

Keyphrases

cardiac arrest
adverse drug
emergency medical
case control
quality improvement
emergency department