what are the pathophysiology intubation ?

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what are the pathophysiology intubation ?

2007-01-07 01:16:34 · 2 answers · asked by Sindbaad 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases

Is there any website where i can find the infomation more about the subject.

2007-01-07 22:56:08 · update #1

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Patients are also intubated while under general anesthesia for surgery.

2007-01-07 03:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Daiquiri Dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Intubation is where an endotracheal tube is placed in the lungs either orally or nasally. This is usually done for respiratory failure or in order to protect the airway in other conditions such as trauma or neurological impairment.

2007-01-07 09:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by cynical1963 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋