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intubate [in′tyo̅o̅bāt] Etymology: L, in, within, tubus, tube to catheterize or insert a tube into an organ or body part. intubate (in´toobāt), v to treat by intubation. intubate to perform intubation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Some degree of nasal trauma is inevitable, even during "uneventful" nasal intubations. She felt everything during her time on life-support and during her rehabilitation, especially the intubations, the insertion of a feeding tube without complete anesthesia, and the excruciating pain of starvation when the tube was turned off for eight days. SARS patients in need of oxygen can deteriorate rapidly, requiring intubations within 6 to 12 hours, a high-risk procedure that can lead to further nosocomial transmission (6). |
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