TABLE 2.
Provider and Practice Characteristics of Intubations
| Characteristic | NICU Intubations (N = 2009) | DR Intubations (N = 598) |
|---|---|---|
| First provider, n (%) | ||
| Neontatal fellow | 609 (30) | 295 (49) |
| Advanced practice provider (NP, PA, hospitalist) | 766 (38) | 213 (36) |
| Pediatric resident | 299 (15) | 10 (2) |
| Attending neonatologist | 140 (7) | 29 (5) |
| Respiratory therapist | 44 (2) | 3 (1) |
| Other | 151 (8) | 48 (8) |
| First device used, n (%) | ||
| Conventional laryngoscope | 1583 (79) | 527 (88) |
| Video laryngoscope | 415 (21) | 68 (11) |
| Othera | 11 (1) | 3 (1) |
| Premedications, n (%) | ||
| Sedation plus paralysis | 936 (47) | 61 (10) |
| No sedation or paralysis | 725 (36) | 514 (86) |
| Sedation only | 348 (17) | 23 (4) |
| Approach, n (%) | ||
| Oral | 1876 (93) | 592 (99) |
| Nasal | 121 (6) | 6 (1) |
| Other | 12 (1) | 0 |
IQR, interquartile range; NP, nurse practitioner; PA, physician assistant.
a
Other devices: laryngeal mask airway, fiber optic flexible bronchoscopy.