Intubations for Drug Overdose: Can we Predict Short Intubations?
Coma from gamma-hydroxybutyrate overdose tends to last <6 hours, reflecting short intubation times in these patients. A lower Glasgow Coma Score was associated with shorter intubation time. Rates of aspiration were similar to existing findings. An individualized risk assessment can determine the likely length of intubation for patients.
Authors
- Richard Pellatt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0154-685X)
- Amy Sweeny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8392-5612)
- Robert S. Ware (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6129-6736)
- Gerben Keijzers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1100-4552)
- Aditya Kaushal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9713-2485)
- Philip Jones
- Ahmed Rahim
- Hope Kinloch
- Matthew Farinington
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- Bond University (AU)
- Gold Coast Hospital (AU)
- Gold Coast Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.04.005
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.19