Early endotracheal intubation is not associated with the rate of return of spontaneous circulation following cardiac arrest at the emergency department: an exploratory analysis.

This article examines the connection between early endotracheal intubation (ETI) and patient outcomes in emergency department cardiac arrest (EDCA) cases. The study found that early ETI did not have a significant effect on the rate of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after EDCA, but it was linked to better 24-hour survival. However, the study has limitations, such as its retrospective nature and absence of a control group. The authors recommend further research to gain more conclusive findings and stress the importance of delivering high-quality CPR and using clinical judgment in airway management. [Extracted from the article]