noun
- the insertion of a tube into a hollow organ or body passage, especially into the trachea to assist breathing
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient required emergency intubation after the accident.
- The anesthesiologist performed intubation before the surgery began.
- Intubation is a common procedure in intensive care units.
- The paramedics prepared for intubation during transport.
- Successful intubation ensured the patient could breathe properly.
- The doctor explained the intubation procedure to the family.