Table 6: Frequency of complications associated with tracheal intubation. |
|
n (%) |
|
Hypoxemia |
71 (65.1) |
Systemic arterial hypotension |
50 (45.9) |
Provider discomfort |
17 (15.6) |
Fogging of eye protection devices |
7 (6.4) |
Arrhythmias |
5 (4.6) |
Cough |
4 (3.7) |
Difficult intubation |
3 (2.7) |
Death |
1 (0.9) |
Contagion in health personal |
0 (0.0) |