NOUN
- a catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents
How To Use endotracheal tube In A Sentence
- He was anaesthetised and an endotracheal tube inserted, along with an internal stethoscope and temperature probe.
- What is the effect of head position changes on the depth of an endotracheal tube?
- As injury to the mucous membrane of the larynx could occur when an endotracheal tube or a laryngoscope, selected on the basis of western data, is introduced into the larynx of patients.
- He couldn't see the vocal cords between which to guide the endotracheal tube. DO NO HARM
- An endotracheal tube cuff is not protective against aspiration. 2 For these reasons, Syrup of Ipecac is the preferred method of gastric emptying, provided the patient has a gag reflex, is alert, and is likely to remain so, and provided the substance is not expected to cause seizures. 2,10 Hydrocarbon Ingestion
- The drug was given at the recommended dose via a correctly positioned endotracheal tube.
- Insert the stylet into the endotracheal tube, maintaining the tube's natural curve.
- The drug was given at the recommended dose via a correctly positioned endotracheal tube.
- Inflate the cuff of the endotracheal tube to check for leaks.
- The first man has spat out his endotracheal tube and is conscious, asking what the score is.
