intubation (redirected from Nasotracheal 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

Etymology: L, in, within, tubus, tube, atio, process

passage of a tube into a body aperture, specifically the insertion of a breathing tube through the mouth or nose into the trachea to ensure a patent airway for the delivery of anesthetic gases and oxygen or both. Blind intubation is the insertion of a breathing tube without the use of a laryngoscope. Kinds of intubation include endotracheal intubation and nasotracheal intubation.

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intubation [in″too-ba´shun]

the insertion of a tube, as into the larynx; see also cannulation and catheterization. The purpose of intubation varies with the location and type of tube inserted; generally it is done to allow drainage, to maintain an open airway, or to administer 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. Another example of intubation is when a tube is inserted into the common bile duct to allow for drainage of bile from ducts draining the liver, done after surgery on the gallbladder or the common bile duct. Endotracheal intubation can be achieved by insertion of an endotracheal tube, sometimes containing a stylet, via the mouth or nose with the aid of a laryngoscope. It is done for the purpose of assuring patency of the upper airway. tracheostomy is a form of endotracheal intubation.

gastrointestinal intubation in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as insertion of a tube into the gastrointestinal tract.

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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.

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intubation

The placement of a tube for respiratory support or gastric feeding. See Gastric intubation. Cf Extubation.