Early Intubation in Endovascular Therapy for Basilar Artery Occlusion: A Post Hoc Analysis of the BASICS Trial.
Kristian BarlinnLucianne C M LangezaalDiederik W J DippelWim H van ZwamMartin RössleYvo B W E M RoosBart J EmmerRobert J Van OostenbruggeJohannes C GerberAlbert J YooOctavio Marques Pontes NetoMichael MazighiHeinrich J AudebertPatrik MichelWouter J SchonewilleVolker Puetznull nullPublished in: Stroke (2023)
In this post hoc analysis of the neutral BASICS trial, early intubation was linked to unfavorable outcomes, which might mitigate a potential benefit from EVT by indirect effects due to an increased risk of early intubation. This relationship may be considered when assessing the efficacy of EVT in patients with basilar artery occlusion in future trials.