Intubation

Introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to restore or maintain patency if obstructed. It is differentiated from CATHETERIZATION in that the insertion of a catheter is usually performed for the introducing or withdrawing of fluids from the body.

Year introduced: 1966

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Tree Number(s): E02.585, E05.497

MeSH Unique ID: D007440

Entry Terms:

• Intubations

See Also:

• Chest Tubes

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Intubation
Intubation, Gastrointestinal
Intubation, Intratracheal
Laryngeal Masks
Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Intubation
Intubation, Gastrointestinal
Intubation, Intratracheal
Laryngeal Masks
Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation