Research Article

Arrhythmias Occurring in Children during HEMS Intervention: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Table 4

Medical emergency procedures implemented by age of patient.

Medical emergency proceduresUnder 1 yearPatient’s age
1–3 years4–6 years7–9 years10–12 years value

Sedation n (%)121 (51.5)50 (18.1)43 (41.8)28 (27.2)29 (28.2)0.000
Muscle relaxation n (%)51 (21.7)13 (4.7)17 (16.5)15 (14.6)12 (11.7)0.000
Defibrillation n (%)2 (0.9)13 (4.7)4 (3.9)12 (11.7)4 (3.9)0.000
Airway suctioning n (%)168 (71.5)196 (71.0)71 (68.9)72 (69.9)80 (77.7)0.659
Mechanical ventilation n (%)83 (35.3)77 (27.9)44 (42.7)41 (39.8)39 (37.9)0.037
Tracheal intubation n (%)96 (40.9)95 (34.4)54 (52.4)56 (54.4)50 (48.5)0.001
Chest compressions n (%)38 (16.2)109 (39.5)34 (33.0)40 (38.8)37 (35.9)0.000