Table 3

Failed intubations

DoctorAge/sexReason for RSIDifficultiesOutcome
Anaesthetist65 maleIsolated head injuryAnatomical difficultySurgical airway
Anaesthetist19 maleMultisytem trauma with head injuryBlood ++ in mouthSurgical airway
Emergency physician30 maleBurnOedematous airwaySurgical airway
Emergency physician85 maleBurnUnable to visualise cords due to full thickness neck burnSurgical airway
Emergency physician35 maleIsolated head injuryFailed repeat attemptSelf ventilated
Emergency physician61 maleIsolated head injuryFailed repeat attemptSelf ventilated