intratracheal anesthesia


en·do·tra·che·al an·es·the·si·a

inhalation anesthesia technique in which anesthetic and respiratory gases pass through a tube placed in the trachea through the mouth or nose. Synonym(s): intratracheal anesthesia

intratracheal anesthesia

Anesthesia administered through a catheter advanced through the upper airway and vocal cords into the trachea. See also: anesthesia