intubation
/ˌɪntəˈbeɪʃən/
noun
- 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.