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Intubation

Definition:

Intubation is the medical procedure of inserting a tube into a person's body, typically the trachea, to provide an open airway or administer medication.

Usage:

Noun - Medical Procedure: The intubation process involves inserting a tube through the mouth or nose into the windpipe to ensure proper airflow in patients who cannot breathe on their own.

Noun - Anatomic Structure: The tracheal intubation technique employs the insertion of a flexible tube directly into the trachea to assist in maintaining a clear airway.

Verb - Medical Procedure: In emergency situations, medical professionals may need to intubate the patient to ensure a secure airway.

Verb - Administering Medications: The anesthesiologist will intubate the patient before the surgery to deliver the necessary anesthetic gases.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The doctor performed an intubation to help the unconscious patient breathe properly.

Noun: Tracheal intubation is a common procedure in anesthesia and critical care medicine.

Verb: The paramedic quickly intubated the accident victim to stabilize their breathing.

Verb: The anesthesiologist intubated the patient and started the administration of the general anesthetic.

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