Intubation

intubation /in·tu·ba·tion/ (in?too-ba´shun) the insertion of a tube into a body canal or hollow organ, as into the trachea.

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endotracheal intubation  insertion of a tube into the trachea for purposes of anesthesia, airway maintenance, aspiration of secretions, lung ventilation, or prevention of entrance of foreign material into the airway; the tube goes through the nose (nasotracheal i.) or mouth (orotracheal i.) .

nasal intubation  insertion of a tube into the respiratory or gastrointestinal tract through the nose.

oral intubation  insertion of a tube into the respiratory or gastrointestinal tract through the mouth.

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Intubation

The insertion of a tube into the patient's airway to protect the airway from collapsing. Intubation is sometimes done as an emergency procedure for patients with epiglottitis.

Mentioned in: Drug Overdose, Epiglottitis, Hemophilus Infections, Hemoptysis, Inhalation Therapies, Thoracic Surgery

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intubation (inˈ·t·bāˑ·shn),

n the insertion of a cannula or a tube into a hollow organ, such as intestines or trachea, to maintain an opening or passageway.

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intubation (in´toobā´shn),

n the insertion of a tube; especially the introduction of a tube into the larynx through the glottis for the introduction of an anesthetic gas or oxygen.

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intubation

the insertion of a tube, as into the larynx. The purpose of intubation varies with the location and type of tube inserted; generally the procedure is done to allow for drainage, to maintain an open airway, or for the administration of anesthetics or oxygen.

Intubation into the stomach or intestine is done to remove gastric or intestinal contents for the relief or prevention of distention, or to obtain a specimen for analysis, or to introduce drugs, medication, food or nutrients. A rubber or plastic nasogastric tube is introduced through the mouth or nose and into the stomach.