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Endotracheal intubation Health Article

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Definition

An endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube is placed into the windpipe (trachea). This is done to open the airway to give you oxygen, medication, or anesthesia.

After an intubation, you will likely be placed on a machine called a respirator that will breath for you while the tube is in place.

Endotracheal intubation may also be done to remove blockages or to view the interior walls.

See also: Bronchoscopy

Alternative Names

Intubation - endotracheal

Reviewer Info: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 07/18/2007
 
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