Postintubation hypotension (PIH) is an adverse event associated with poor outcomes in emergency department endotracheal intubations. Study objective was to determine the incidence of PIH and its impact on outcomes following tracheal intubation in a general anesthesia population.
Methods:
Structured chart audit of adult patients intubated for a vascular surgery procedure at a tertiary care center over a 3-year period. Outcomes included in-hospital mortality, extended intensive care unit length of stay (ICU LOS), and requirement for postoperative (postop) hemodialysis or mechanical ventilation.
Results:
Incidence of PIH was 60% (837 of 1395). Patients who developed PIH had increased mortality (8.8% PIH vs 5.2% no-PIH; P = .014), extended ICU LOS (7.9% PIH vs 2.0% no-PIH; P < .001), and postop mechanical ventilation requirement (20.7% PIH vs 3.8% no-PIH; P < .001). When controlling for confounding factors, PIH was associated with extended ICU LOS (odds ratio [OR] 2.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01-6.62, P = .049), postop ventilation (OR 2.43, 95% CI 1.27-4.74, P = .008), and a composite end point (OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.02-2.92, P = .043).
Conclusions:
Development of PIH occurs in 60% of patients undergoing intubation for vascular surgery and was associated with adverse outcomes including extended ICU LOS and postop ventilation requirement.
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