What Does The Trachea Do?
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Endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube is placed into the windpipe (trachea), through the mouth or the nose. In most emergency situations it is placed through the mouth.
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Intubation - endotracheal
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Endotracheal intubation is done to open the airway to give oxygen, medication, or anesthesia, and to help with... Read more
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