Review of airway management practices in Dutch emergency departments
A Retrospective Study on the Practice and Safety of Airway Management in Dutch Emergency Departments
This study looks at how doctors in Dutch emergency departments perform endotracheal intubation to see what works best and how to make it safer for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Frisius Medisch Centrum Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Leeuwarden) |
| Trial ID | NCT06374030 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to characterize the practice of endotracheal intubation in Dutch emergency departments by analyzing patient demographics, indications for intubation, characteristics of the providers, and the equipment and medications used. It will also assess complications associated with intubation in this high-risk setting. By compiling data from multiple emergency departments, the study seeks to identify factors influencing intubation outcomes and compare them with international data, ultimately aiming to enhance the safety of airway management in Dutch EDs.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are all patients who underwent endotracheal intubation in participating Dutch emergency departments between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023.
Not a fit: Patients for whom no information about the intubation is available in the electronic patient chart will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety protocols and practices for endotracheal intubation in emergency departments.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been numerous international studies on airway management, this specific focus on Dutch emergency departments is novel and has not been previously published.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients who underwent endotracheal intubation between 01-01-2019 and 31-12-2023 in the participating ED's Exclusion Criteria: * Patients for which no information about the intubation can be found in the electronic patient chart will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Leeuwarden
- Leeuwarden Medical Centre — Leeuwarden, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Peter Veldhuis, MD
- Email: peter.veldhuis@mcl.nl
- Phone: +3158 286 6666
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.