Patient with PMH of alcohol abuse x 20+ years presents to ED seizure from alcohol withdrawal (withdrawal on admission). Patient became extremely agitated etc. and was transferred to ICU where he can be adequately monitored and sedated. Patient intubated for airway protection per MD documentation. Are these events considered an Unplanned intubation?

For patient intubated for airway protection per MD documentation, you would not pick up unplanned intubation.

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