Endotracheal tube
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| Endotracheal tube | |
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| Term | Endotracheal tube |
| Short definition | a plastic tube that is fed down into the trachea through the mouth or nose to supply oxygen to a person who is not breathing properly |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Endotracheal tube (definition) a plastic tube that is fed down into the trachea through the mouth or nose to supply oxygen to a person who is not breathing properly
==Endotracheal tube (overview)==