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.—
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The first of these is stabilization and supportive therapies, which might include intubation, intravenous fluids, and intensive care for people with extremely high vitamin D and calcium levels.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
That’s when people end up in the hospital, carrying serious injuries that might require intubation, or multiple surgeries, or a new heatstroke treatment involving a body bag full of ice.
—Lane Sainty, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
The mortality rate for cannabis users was 5.1% in non-cannabis users vs. 2.8% in cannabis users, while intubation rates were 9.7% in non-cannabis users and 7.1% in cannabis users.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Several patients had more serious symptoms requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation.
—Nicholas Florko, STAT, 18 July 2024
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
That’s when people end up in the hospital, carrying serious injuries that might require intubation, or multiple surgeries, or a new heatstroke treatment involving a body bag full of ice.
—Lane Sainty, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
The mortality rate for cannabis users was 5.1% in non-cannabis users vs. 2.8% in cannabis users, while intubation rates were 9.7% in non-cannabis users and 7.1% in cannabis users.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Several patients had more serious symptoms requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation.
—Nicholas Florko, STAT, 18 July 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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