endotracheal tube
noun
plural endotracheal tubes
: a small, usually plastic tube inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose to maintain an unobstructed passageway especially to deliver oxygen or anesthesia to the lungs
The endotracheal tube is connected to a ventilator, which controls the patient's breathing throughout the operation and delivers oxygen to the lungs.—
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Pink frothy secretions coming up the endotracheal tube.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2024
The lawsuit accused Rhymer-Anderson of incorrectly administering anesthesia, failing to properly supervise a nurse assisting and failing to secure an airway by endotracheal tube.
—Patrick Rucker, ProPublica, 15 Dec. 2023
The man who got hurt was in bed and had an endotracheal tube in his throat.
—Sahana Jayaraman, AZCentral.com, 27 June 2023
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Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2024
The lawsuit accused Rhymer-Anderson of incorrectly administering anesthesia, failing to properly supervise a nurse assisting and failing to secure an airway by endotracheal tube.
—Patrick Rucker, ProPublica, 15 Dec. 2023
The man who got hurt was in bed and had an endotracheal tube in his throat.
—Sahana Jayaraman, AZCentral.com, 27 June 2023
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“Endotracheal tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endotracheal%20tube. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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