Tracheal intubation
Tracheal Intubation
Tracheal intubation, also known as Endotracheal intubation (pronounced truh-key-ul in-too-bay-shun), is a medical procedure in which a tube is inserted into the trachea (windpipe) to establish and maintain an open airway. This procedure is often performed in emergency situations to allow for artificial ventilation and to prevent the possibility of asphyxiation or airway obstruction.
Etymology
The term "tracheal intubation" is derived from the Greek words "tracheia" meaning "rough" or "windpipe", and "intubare" which is Latin for "to put a tube into".
Procedure
The procedure of tracheal intubation involves the use of a flexible plastic tube called an endotracheal tube (ET tube). The ET tube is inserted through the mouth or nose, down the throat, and into the trachea. This is often done with the aid of a laryngoscope, a tool that allows the doctor to see the vocal cords and the entrance to the trachea.
Related Terms
- Laryngoscope: A medical instrument used to obtain a view of the vocal folds and the glottis.
- Endotracheal tube: A flexible plastic tube that is placed into the trachea through the mouth or nose.
- Asphyxiation: A condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body.
- Trachea: The large airway that leads from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tracheal intubation
- Wikipedia's article - Tracheal intubation
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