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Intubation         
·noun The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in croup.
intubate         
  • Tracheal intubation is anticipated to be difficult in this child with a massive [[ameloblastoma]]
  • thoracic surgical]] operations such as [[VATS lobectomy]]
  • An endotracheal tube in good position on CXR. Arrow marks the tip.
  • An endotracheal tube not deep enough. Arrow marks the tip.
  • García]], 1884
  • Laryngoscopy
  • [[Cricothyrotomy]] kit
  • Laryngoscope handles with an assortment of Miller blades (large adult, small adult, child, infant and newborn)
  • cricothyroid membrane]] in between the [[thyroid cartilage]] and the [[cricoid cartilage]]
  • Macintosh]] blades (large adult, small adult, child, infant and newborn)
  • abbr=off}}, intubated and requiring [[mechanical ventilation]] in the [[neonatal intensive-care unit]]
  • An endotracheal tube stylet, useful in facilitating orotracheal intubation
PLACEMENT OF A TUBE INTO THE TRACHEA THROUGH THE MOUTH OR NOSE TO PROVIDE A PATIENT WITH OXYGEN AND ANESTHESIA
Endotracheal intubation; Tracheal tubes; Oropharyngeal intubation; Orotracheal intubation; Nasotracheal intubation; Intubation, intratracheal; Intubate; Intubating; Fiberoptic intubation; Tracheostomy button; Extubation; Double lumen endotrached tube; Double-lumen endotrached tube; Double lumen endotrached tubes; Double lumen endotracheal tube; Double lumen endotracheal tubes; Double lumen; Double-lumen; Double-lumen tube; Double lumen tubes; Double-lumen tubes; Double-lumen tracheal tube; Double lumen tracheal tubes; Double-lumen tracheal tubes; Eschmann tracheal tube introducer; Endotracheal tube stylet; Endotracheal stylet; Cuffed tracheal tube
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¦ verb Medicine insert a tube into.
Derivatives
intubation noun
Origin
C19: from in-2 + L. tuba 'tube' + -ate3.
History of tracheal intubation         
  • Angelo Mariani]] and Joseph Uzanne (1894). ''Figures contemporaines tirées de l'Album Mariani'', Volume I. Paris:Ernest Flammarion.
  • García]], 1884
  • LCD monitor]]
  • This portrait, though undated, supports the view that tracheotomy was practiced in [[ancient history]]
  • physiologist]]
ASPECT OF HISTORY
Tracheal intubation (usually simply referred to as intubation), an invasive medical procedure, is the placement of a flexible plastic catheter into the trachea. For millennia, tracheotomy was considered the most reliable (and most risky) method of tracheal intubation.

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Examples of use of intubation
1. Correspondents say the operation is routinely performed on many stroke victims to reduce the risk of infection posed by intubation.
2. Continuing his order allowing doctors to let her die in peace if she stops breathing, he said÷ "I am quite clear that it would not be in Charlotte‘s best interests to die in the course of futile aggressive treatment." He said that in the event of respiratory collapse, all treatment up to but not including intubation and ventilation would be in Charlotte‘s best interests "but nothing further".
3. Continuing his order allowing doctors to let her die in peace if she stops breathing, he said÷ "I am quite clear that it would not be in Charlotte‘s best interests to die in the course of futile aggressive treatment." He said that in the event of respiratory collapse, all treatment up to but not including intubation and ventilation would be in Charlotte‘s best interests "but nothing further". Mr Justice Hedley stressed that the order remained subject to review and that he would reconsider it in the light of any fresh evidence later in the year.