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intubation [‚in‚tü′bā·shən] (medicine) The introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to keep it open, especially into the larynx to ensure the passage of air. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We are now able to intubate a neonate, insert umbilical and peripheral arterial lines, insert percutaneous catheters, undertake lumbar punctures and insert or aspirate chest drains. Clark found that bronchoscopic findings were rarely the deciding factor in determining whether to intubate a patient. I tried to intubate the man, but I couldn't see his vocal cords because of the emesis. |
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