ThoRAciC Trauma IntubatiON Risk Score for Blunt Trauma

The primary objective of this study is the evaluation of risk factors associated with orotracheal intubation in blunt chest trauma patients not intubated on the field and not fulfilling the criteria for intubation based on the Glasgow Coma scale score with the building of a predictive score based on those findings taking into account the clinical, laboratory and radiologic tests performed within 6 hours from hospital admission.

Inclusion Criteria:Blunt thoracic trauma with a documentable lesion (T-AIS ≥ 2)Age ≥ 18 yearsGCS > 8 at ED admissionTotal body CT scan available performed within 6 hours from ED admissionExclusion Criteria:- Penetrating thoracic traumaAge < 18 yearsGCS <= 8 at ED admissionPatients already intubated at ED arrivalDo not intubate order, for any reasonIntubation for Urgent/Emergent surgery within 24 hours from hospital arrival