endotracheal intubation
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en·do·tra·che·al in·tu·ba·tion
passage of a tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea for maintenance of the airway during anesthesia, or for ventilatory support or for maintenance of an imperiled airway.
Synonym(s): intratracheal intubation
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en·do·tra·che·al in·tu·ba·tion
(endō-trākē-ăl intū-bāshŭn)Passage of a tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea for maintenance of the airway during anesthesia or for maintenance of an imperiled airway.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
en·do·tra·che·al in·tu·ba·tion
(endō-trākē-ăl intū-bāshŭn)Passage of a tube into trachea to maintain airway during anesthesia.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012