tracheal intubation


tra·che·al in·tu·ba·tion

passage of a tube through the nose, mouth, or a tracheotomy into the trachea for maintenance of patency of the airway.

tra·che·al in·tu·ba·tion

(trākē-ăl intū-bāshŭn) Passage of a tube through nose, mouth, or tracheotomy to maintain a patent airway.