The impact of etomidate on mortality in trauma patients

Introduction Etomidate has a neutral hemodynamic profile which has made it an attractive medication for emergent intubation. Despite theoretical advantages of etomidate administration in the trauma patient, there are incomplete data to support its use. This study examined the association of etomidate use for emergent intubation in traumatic illness with patient mortality.MethodsThis is a historical cohort study using the Nova Scotia Trauma …