intubation

/ˌɪntəˈbeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The medical procedure of inserting a tube into a patient's airway to help them breathe.
    • The emergency room team performed an intubation to save the patient's life.
    • Intubation is a common procedure during major surgeries.
    • The paramedic's quick intubation kept the accident victim stable until they reached the hospital.
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