Factors associated with first-pass success of emergency endotracheal intubation

Endotracheal intubation is frequently performed in emergency departments (EDs). First-pass success is important because repeated attempts are associated with poor outcomes. We sought to identify factors associated with first-pass success in emergency endotracheal intubation. We analyzed emergency orotracheal intubations on adult patients in an ED located in South Korea from Jan. 2013 to Dec. 2016. Various operator-, procedure- and...