To Intubate or Not to Intubate? Transporting Infants on Prostaglandin E1

Abstract

Despite high rates of prostaglandin E(1) adverse effects, elective intubation of infants for transport significantly increased the odds of a major transport complication. The risks of prophylactic intubation before the transport of otherwise stable infants on prostaglandin E(1) must be weighed carefully against possible benefits.