Difference between revisions of "Endotracheal tube"
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An '''endotracheal tube''' is a tube that is placed through the vocal cords into the trachea. It provides a relatively secure mechanism to oxygenate and ventilate the lungs, deliver inhaled medications, and protect the lungs from contamination. | |||
Latest revision as of 22:02, 4 April 2022
An endotracheal tube is a tube that is placed through the vocal cords into the trachea. It provides a relatively secure mechanism to oxygenate and ventilate the lungs, deliver inhaled medications, and protect the lungs from contamination.
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