“Early” and “delayed” intubation of COVID-19 patients: Different definitions, different populations

•In COVID-19, the definition of “early” vs. “delayed” intubation is controversial.•A literal definition based on a duration criterion is mainly used.•In this study, this temporal definition is compared to a clinical one.•50% of patients are mismatched using the temporal vs. the clinical definition.•...

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Published in:Respiratory medicine and research 2022-05, Vol.81, p.100897-100897, Article 100897
Main Authors: Chosidow, Samuel, Contou, Damien, Fraissé, Megan, Pajot, Olivier, Mentec, Hervé, Cally, Radj, Plantefève, Gaëtan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Acute respiratory failure
COVID-19
ICU
Intubation
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Summary:•In COVID-19, the definition of “early” vs. “delayed” intubation is controversial.•A literal definition based on a duration criterion is mainly used.•In this study, this temporal definition is compared to a clinical one.•50% of patients are mismatched using the temporal vs. the clinical definition.•This could lead to difficulties in interpreting the results of studies on this matter.
ISSN:2590-0412
2590-0412
DOI:10.1016/j.resmer.2022.100897