| intubation | <procedure> The insertion of a tube into a body canal or hollow organ, as into the trachea or stomach. Origin: L. In = into, tuba = tube (18 Nov 1997) |
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| intubation, gastrointestinal | The insertion of a tube into the stomach, intestines, or other portion of the gastrointestinal tract to allow for the passage of food products, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| altercursive intubation | Rarely used term for diversion of secretion intermittently to the exterior from its normal destination, e.g., of the bile from the intestine. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| aqueductal intubation | Insertion of a tube in the sylvian aqueduct to relieve atresia or narrowing of the aqueduct. (05 Mar 2000) |
| blind nasotracheal intubation | Passage of a tracheal tube through the nose and into the trachea without using a laryngoscope. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nasotracheal intubation | Tracheal intubation through the nose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| intratracheal intubation | The placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea for the purpose of ventilating the lungs. The physician passes the tube with the aid of a laryngoscope introduced into the mouth and upper airway. (27 Sep 1997) |
| orotracheal intubation | Tracheal intubation through the mouth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tracheal intubation | Passage of a tube through the nose, mouth, or a tracheotomy into the trachea for maintenance of patency of the airway. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endotracheal intubation | The placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea for the purpose of ventilating the lungs. The physician passes the tube with the aid of a laryngoscope introduced into the mouth and upper airway. (27 Sep 1997) |