Tracheal intubation
Tracheal intubation is a medical procedure used to establish and secure an open airway in patients who are unable to breathe adequately. This technique involves inserting a flexible tube called an endotracheal tube into the trachea, or windpipe, through either the nose or the mouth.
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This technique involves inserting a flexible tube called an endotracheal tube into the trachea, or windpipe, through either the nose or the mouth. Tracheal intubation is commonly performed during surgery, in critical care settings, or in emergency situations to aid in mechanical ventilation, protect the airway, administer medications, or remove secretions from the lungs. The procedure requires precision and skill to avoid complications, such as damage to the vocal cords or injury to the trachea. Various devices and techniques are used to guide the tube into the correct position, including laryngoscopes, video laryngoscopes, or fiber-optic bronchoscopes. Tracheal intubation is an essential procedure in modern medicine and is taught and practiced by healthcare professionals, particularly anesthesiologists, critical care specialists, and emergency physicians.