Numbers (%) of units with policies or regular practices for elective and emergency intubations/reintubations
| Routine (n=190) | Transfer (n=49) | Total (n=239) | |
| Written policy for elective intubation/reintubation | 31 (16) | 3 (6) | 34 (14) |
| Also used for emergency intubation/reintubation | 18 (9) | 1 (2) | 19 (8) |
| Regular practice for elective intubation/reintubation (no written policy) | 43 (23) | 7 (14) | 50 (21) |
| Also used for emergency intubation/reintubation | 15 (8) | 3 (6) | 18 (8) |
| Written policy only for emergency intubation/reintubation | 1 (2) | 1 (0.4) | |
| Regular practice only for emergency intubation/reintubation | 3 (2) | 3 (1) | |
| No sedation for any intubation/reintubation | 113 (59) | 38 (78) | 151 (63) |