Definition of "intubation" [in•tu•ba•tion]

• The introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open, as into the larynx in croup. (noun)

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• ""We believe that the technological advances offered by the SealGuard Evac tube could significantly enhance a healthcare provider's ability to address serious complications that occur during long-term intubation with conventional endotracheal tubes," said Roger Mecca,"
• " A tube (endotracheal tube) is inserted in the patient's nose, mouth or through a trachy tube into the lungs, (this process is called intubation) and is hooked up to the ventilator."
• "Keys are provided to annotate all ACLS interventions such as intubation, drug administration, and associated ECG and other physiological waveform segments."