Table 3

Indications for RSI (more than one indication was often given)

Reason for RSINumber of indications (%)
GCS <836/109 (32)
Airway at risk from burns, bleeding, vomitus or pregastric lavage30/109 (27)
Uncooperative for CT/US24/109 (22)
Hypercapnia11/109 (9)
Hypoxia6/109 (5)
Decreasing GCS3/109 (3)
Cardioversion2/109 (2)