intubation

[ in-too-bey-shuhn, -tyoo- ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the act or procedure of inserting a tube into the trachea, digestive tract, etc.:

   In some situations an emergency intubation may be performed and the patient may be connected to a breathing apparatus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intubation¹

First recorded in 1880–85; intub(ate) ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

The inquest also heard from intensive care unit registrar Suran Kuruppu, who had recorded that Chloe needed "impending intubation and ventilation".

From BBC

“Intubation, emotional trauma, physical trauma, infections and vaccinations are all things that are incredibly common. And it’s very hard to pin causation on something that is so common when this is a condition that is so rare.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re ready to move forward with intubation,” one doctor told the room.

From Seattle Times

Intubation is a medical breakthrough that has saved countless lives.

From Slate

Intubation, the process of placing a breathing tube into the windpipe - which should only take a few minutes - did not occur for 18 minutes.

From BBC