intubation
noun
in·tu·ba·tion
ˌin-(ˌ)tü-ˈbā-shən 
-(ˌ)tyü-
-tə-
-(ˌ)tyü-
-tə-
plural intubations
: the introduction of a tube into a hollow organ or part (such as the trachea or stomach) especially to maintain an open passage or gain access to the interior
endotracheal/nasogastric intubation
… the neonate experienced respiratory distress that required intubation.—
Paul J. Benke
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Approximately two hours after the bite his respiratory pathway began to swell requiring emergency intubation to help him breath.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
More than half of the patients impacted suffered from central nervous system (CNS) depression and seizures after ingestion, with some requiring hospitalization and intubation, the state advisory said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
More than half of the patients impacted suffered from central nervous system (CNS) depression and seizures after ingestion, with some requiring hospitalization and intubation, the state advisory said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2024
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intubation
noun
in·tu·ba·tion
ˌin-(ˌ)t(y)ü-ˈbā-shən
-tə-
-tə-
: the introduction of a tube into a hollow organ or part (such as the trachea or stomach) especially to maintain an open passage or gain access to the interior
endotracheal/nasogastric intubation
The patient's respiratory rate diminished, requiring intubation within 20 minutes after arrival to the emergency department.—The Journal of the American Medical Association
The Journal of the American Medical AssociationThat relieves me of the necessity of asking whether he has ever needed intubation—that extreme point where an asthmatic can no longer breathe for himself and needs a tube put down his airways so that a ventilator can do the work for him.—Perri Klass, Discover
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