endotracheal
/ˌɛndoʊˈtreɪkiəl/
adjective
- Relating to or placed inside the trachea (windpipe), especially for medical procedures to help a person breathe.
- The paramedic performed an endotracheal insertion to open the patient's airway.
- Endotracheal intubation is a common emergency procedure.
- The doctor used an endotracheal tube to help the patient breathe during surgery.