tracheal intubation
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Related to tracheal intubation: tracheostomy, endotracheal intubation
tra·che·al in·tu·ba·tion
passage of a tube through the nose, mouth, or a tracheotomy into the trachea for maintenance of patency of the airway.
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tra·che·al in·tu·ba·tion
(trākē-ăl intū-bāshŭn)Passage of a tube through nose, mouth, or tracheotomy to maintain a patent airway.
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