Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The frequency of oxygen desaturation during emergency intubation is not uncommon. However, the significance and clinical sequalae of hypoxia during emergency intubation in critically ill, non-trauma patients is not known. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate neurologic function post-intubation of critically ill, non-trauma patients. Providing knowledge on whether the degree of hypoxia during emergency intubation is associated with worse neurologic outcomes, will guide clinical practice to ameliorate that level of hypoxia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Good baseline neurologic function (Modified Rankin Scale: 1-3) * Emergency departments * Critical care units * In-patient floors * Patients undergoing emergent intubations as determined by the treating physician * Age\> 17 years old * Good baseline modified rankin scale (mRs 1-3) Exclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients (17 years of age of less) * Pregnant patients * Intubations occurring in the operating room * Prisoners * Trauma * Status epilepticus * Primary intracranial pathology * Cardiopulmonary arrest * Poor baseline neurologic function (Modified Rankin Scale: 4-5) * Pre-Hospital Intubation