verb
- inserts a tube into a hollow organ or body passage, especially the trachea to assist breathing
Usage: medical
Examples
- The anesthesiologist intubates the patient before surgery begins.
- Emergency medical personnel quickly intubates accident victims who cannot breathe on their own.
- The doctor intubates patients in the intensive care unit when mechanical ventilation is needed.
- She carefully intubates the newborn to provide respiratory support.
- The paramedic intubates the unconscious patient at the scene.
- During the procedure, the surgeon intubates to maintain the airway.