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Objectives: Endotracheal intubation is an essential skill of every emergency department clinician. The current practice of emergency intubation in the emergency departments in China and its safety is largely unknown. This study aimed at evaluating the practice and the safety profile of emergency intubation in an emergency department in Shenzhen. Methods: This study was of retrospective design. It was conducted in the emergency department of a university affiliated hospital. All patients requiring emergency intubation from 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2018 were recruited. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics of patients and characteristics of intubations were collected and analyzed. Results: A total of 128 patients were analyzed. Patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage were most common. Airway protection for patency was the most common indication of intubation. Most intubations were performed by emergency department staff with direct laryngoscopy. The first attempt success rate was 93.8%. Serious adverse events were rare. Conclusion: The practice of endotracheal intubation in the emergency department is in line with international ones. The safety profile is good. A national registry of emergency airway management is recommended.

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Fish bone ingestion is a common problem in the emergency department. Most cases have uneventful outcome. But occasionally it can cause serious complications if the gastrointestinal tract is perforated. A case of liver abscess caused by a fish bone is presented. It highlights the importance of maintaining a high level of clinical acumen in managing this apparently benign problem.

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