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| ED procedure | Patients, No. (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1-Jun 7, 2019 (n = 6937) | Jan 1-Jun 7, 2020 (n = 6777) | ||
| Intubation | 644 (9.3) | 635 (9.4) | .86 |
| Thoracostomy tube placementa | 311 (4.5) | 312 (4.6) | .73 |
| Surgical airwayb | 9 (0.1) | 3 (0.04) | .10 |
| Resuscitative thoracotomy | 56 (0.8) | 71 (1.1) | .14 |
Abbreviation: ED, emergency department.
Includes right, left, or bilateral.
Includes emergency tracheostomy or cricothyroidotomy.
