TABLE 1 –
Characteristics of the Study Population. Includes n=440 Bougie and n=787 non-Bougie endotracheal intubation cases.
| Characteristics | Bougie-Assisted Intubation N (%) | Non-Bougie-Assisted Intubation N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, median (IQR) | 65 (22) | 64 (22) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 253 (57.5) | 488 (62.0) |
| Female | 187 (42.5) | 299 (38.0) |
| Race | ||
| White | 233 (53.0) | 387 (49.2) |
| Hispanic | 38 (8.8) | 36 (4.6) |
| Black | 108 (24.6) | 276 (35.1) |
| Asian | 9 (2.1) | 12 (1.5) |
| Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2) | 2 (0.3) |
| Native American | 0 | 2 (0.3) |
| Other | 9 (2.1) | 4 (0.5) |
| Witnessed Arrest, | 233 (53.7) | 347 (48.5) |
| EMS witnessed | 55 (12.5) | 81 (10.3) |
| Bystander witnessed | 178 (47.0) | 266 (42.0) |
| Not witnessed | 201 (46.3) | 368 (51.5) |
| Missing | 6 (1.4) | 72 (9.2) |
| Bystander CPR, n / N [%] | ||
| Yes | 239 (54.3) | 341 (43.3) |
| No | 138 (31.4) | 335 (42.6) |
| Missing | 63 (14.3) | 111 (14.1) |
| First rhythm | ||
| Shockable | 77 (17.5) | 130 (16.5) |
| Non-shockable | 363 (82.5) | 656 (83.5) |