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) |