Table 1.
Patient demographic comparisons between the no intubation and intubation groups
| Variables | Total (n = 115) | No intubation (n = 65) | Intubation (n = 50) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, median, (range) | 54 (18–94) | 52 (18–89) | 57 (18–94) | 0.229 |
| Male, n (%) | 66 (57) | 38 (58) | 28 (56) | 0.634 |
| Alcohol use, n (%) | 23 (20) | 10 (15) | 13 (26) | 0.153 |
| Substance use, n (%) | 70 (61) | 28 (43) | 42 (84) | < 0.001 |
| Amphetamines | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Barbiturates | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Benzodiazepines | 32 | 6 | 26 | < 0.001 |
| Cannabinoids | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0.768 |
| Cocaine | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0.022 |
| Methadone | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0.138 |
| Codeine/morphine | 23 | 12 | 11 | 0.999 |
| Total number of substances positive on urine toxicology screen | 84 | 28 | 56 | < 0.001 |
| Smoking use, n (%) | 65 (57) | 34 (52) | 31 (62) | 0.038 |