Table 2.
Incidence of mechanical complications of invasive emergency procedures related to performance environments.
| Procedure | Total | EMS | Resuscitation room | Operating room | ICU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airway management; n (%) | 53/401 (13.2) | 40/239 (16.7) | 9/67 (13.4) | 0/74 (0) | 4/21 (19.0) |
| Chest tube placement; n (%) | 31/196 (15.8) | 8/35 (22.8) | 16/88 (18.2) | 3/26 (11.5) | 4/47 (8.5) |
| CVC placement; n (%) | 41/360 (11.4) | 1/3 (33.3) | 24/191 (12.5) | 3/47 (6.4) | 13/119 (10.9) |
| Arterial line placement; n (%) | 41/434 (9.4) | 0/0 (0) | 32/291 (11.0) | 0/54 (0) | 9/89 (10.1) |
CVC; central venous catheter, EMS; emergency medical service, ICU; intensive care unit.