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• Endotracheal tube
  |Term=Endotracheal tube ...trachea through the mouth or nose to supply oxygen to a person who is not breathing properly
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• Ventilators
  ...s, to deliver breaths to a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or breathing insufficiently. ...Invasive Ventilation]]''' is when a machine helps with breathing through a tube inserted directly into the windpipe.
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• Breathing circuit
  == Breathing Circuit == A '''Breathing Circuit''' (pronunciation: /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ ˈsɝː.kʊɪt/) is a medical de
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• Tracheotome
  ...ing an incision in the [[trachea]] (windpipe) to relieve an obstruction to breathing. ...achea, allowing for the insertion of a [[tracheostomy tube]] to facilitate breathing. The tracheotome is used in emergency situations where the patient's airway
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• Intubate
  ...(pronounced in-too-beyt) is a medical procedure that involves inserting a tube into an organ or body cavity, most commonly the trachea for the purpose of ...erm "intubate" comes from the Latin ''intubare'', which means "to insert a tube". It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century.
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• Tracheal tube
  == Tracheal tube == A '''Tracheal tube''' (pronounced: truh-kee-uhl toob) is a medical device that is inserted int
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• Eustachian Tube
  == Eustachian Tube == ...hat links the [[pharynx]] to the [[middle ear]]. In humans, the Eustachian tube is approximately 35mm long. It is named after the sixteenth-century anatomi
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• Endotracheal intubation
  ...ced: en-doh-TRAY-key-al in-too-BAY-shun) is a medical procedure in which a tube is placed into the [[windpipe]] (trachea) through the mouth or nose. This i ...trachea. "Intubation" comes from the Latin "intubare" meaning "to insert a tube".
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• Cannulate
  ...s derived from the Latin word "canna" which means "reed", referring to the tube-like structure of a cannula. ...rocess of cannulation involves the insertion of a cannula, which is a thin tube, into a vein, artery, or body cavity to administer medication, drain off fl
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• Mechanical
  ...eh-ka-ni-kal ven-ti-lay-shun) is a method to assist or replace spontaneous breathing. This can be a life-saving intervention, but it also carries potential comp ...reathing when a patient is unable to breathe on their own, often through a tube inserted into the windpipe. Non-invasive ventilation, on the other hand, do
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• Rat-tailed maggot
  ...A characteristic feature of rat-tailed maggots is a tube-like, telescoping breathing siphon located at its posterior end, giving it its common name. ...m the appearance of the larva, which has a long, thin, tail-like breathing tube, reminiscent of a rat's tail.
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• Unplanned extubation
  ...nt that occurs when a patient unintentionally removes their [[endotracheal tube]] before it is medically appropriate. This event is considered a serious in ...rived from the medical term "extubation", which refers to the removal of a tube from an organ, structure, or orifice. The prefix "unplanned" indicates that
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• P-32
  ...to people with breathing problems. It can be administered through a nasal tube, mask, or tent. 
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• Neonatal resuscitation
  ...performed by medical professionals to support newborn infants who are not breathing, have a slow heart rate, or are otherwise not transitioning to life outside * [[Intubation]]: The process of inserting a tube, called an endotracheal tube (ET), through the mouth and then into the airway.
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• Artificial ventilation
  ...echanical ventilation]], is a method of assisting or replacing the natural breathing process when an individual is unable to breathe on their own. ...d [[Non-invasive ventilation]]. Invasive ventilation involves the use of a tube inserted into the windpipe (trachea), while non-invasive ventilation uses a
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• Ventilate
  * [[Intubation]]: The process of inserting a tube into the body, often the trachea, to maintain an open airway. ...nical Ventilation]]: The use of a machine to assist or replace spontaneous breathing.
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• Autophony
  ...is a symptom of several [[ear disorders]], including [[Patulous Eustachian tube]] and [[Superior canal dehiscence syndrome]]. It is characterized by an inc The most common cause of autophony is a dysfunction of the [[Eustachian tube]], which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat. Other
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• Chest drainage management
  ...be that is inserted through the chest wall and into the pleural space. The tube is connected to a [[Pleural Drainage System]], which uses a combination of ...Pleural Effusion]], and [[Empyema]]. These conditions can cause difficulty breathing and other serious complications if not treated promptly.
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• Hyperbaric stretcher
  * [[Hyperbaric Chamber]]: A sealed, pressurized room or tube where hyperbaric oxygen therapy is administered. ...: A treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube.
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• Suction
  ...ions and fluids that may obstruct the tube or interfere with the patient's breathing. In a [[bronchoscopy]], a thin tube is inserted into the patient's airway to examine the bronchi. Suction is us
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