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    Intubación (en. Intubation)

    /intuˈβaθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action and effect of intubating.
    The intubation was performed to secure the patient's airway.
    La intubación se realizó para asegurar la vía aérea del paciente.
    Technique used in anesthesiology to facilitate breathing.
    Intubation is crucial in cases of general anesthesia.
    La intubación es crucial en casos de anestesia general.
    Method of respiratory support in critical situations.
    Intubation may be necessary in patients with acute respiratory failure.
    La intubación puede ser necesaria en pacientes con insuficiencia respiratoria aguda.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'intubar', which comes from the Latin 'intubare', meaning to insert a tube.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    orotracheal intubation
    Intubation performed through the mouth to the trachea.
    intubación orotraqueal
    nasotracheal intubation
    Intubation carried out through the nose to the trachea.
    intubación nasotraqueal
    emergency intubation
    Intubation that occurs in medical emergency situations.
    intubación de emergencia

    Related Words

    intubator
    Instrument used to perform intubation.
    intubador
    mechanical ventilation
    Process of respiratory assistance that may require intubation.
    ventilación mecánica
    anesthesia
    Procedure that may involve intubation for patient safety.
    anestesia

    Slang Meanings

    Tube
    They placed a tube to facilitate breathing.
    Le colocaron un tubo para facilitar la respiración.
    Ventilator
    He was intubated and is now connected to a ventilator.
    Lo intubaron y ahora está conectado a un respirador.