Major indications for emergency RSI
| Indication | Number (% of total) |
|---|---|
| *Transfer refers to patients who require intubation to avoid potential airway compromise during interhospital or intrahospital transfer, for example, to the CT scanner. | |
| GCS<8 | 67 (26.3) |
| Falling GCS | 30 (11.8) |
| Hypoxia | 67 (26.3) |
| Respiratory failure | 40 (15.7) |
| Transfer* | 19 (7.5) |
| Multiple injuries | 9 (3.5) |
| Other | 23 (9.0) |