Endotracheal intubation

Endotracheal intubation
Definition
Endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube is placed into the windpipe (trachea), through the mouth or the nose. In most emergency situations it is placed through the mouth.

Endotracheal intubation
Alternate Names : Intubation - endotracheal
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What is endotracheal intubation?
Endotracheal intubation is a procedure by which a tube is inserted through the mouth down into the trachea (the large airway from the mouth to the lungs). Before surgery, this is often done under deep sedation.

Traumatic nasogastric or endotracheal intubation involves putting a tube through the nose into the trachea (airway) or into the stomach.

Endotracheal Intubation
For this treatment, a narrow tube is placed into the large airways of the lungs to keep them from collapsing and to allow mechanical ventilation if necessary.
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Endotracheal Intubation - Read about endotracheal intubation, a procedure performed when a patient cannot breathe on their own, whether it is due to surgery, disease, or an emergency.

Endotracheal intubation-A breathing tube is inserted through the nose or mouth and fed into the airway. This can only be done if the airway is not swollen shut and should be done by an experienced physician.

Endotracheal Intubation
Description of the Procedure
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Endotracheal intubation should be used to secure the airway in patients with advanced respiratory distress, impending loss of airway, or decreased level of consciousness.

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A DNR order is a decision only about CPR and procedures such as defibrillation and endotracheal intubation and does not relate to any other treatment.

An artificial airway (endotracheal intubation) may be necessary. Supplemental oxygen is administered. Intravenous fluid and blood may be administered to help maintain an adequate blood pressure if there is evidence of shock or excessive bleeding.

Next, administer oxygen by nasal cannula or face mask, or prepare for emergency endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation.

If airway obstruction occurs (or is impending), endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy will be needed.
Beta 2 agonist inhaled (e.g., Albuterol) can help with bronchospasm.
Intravenous theophylline may also be helpful with bronchospasm.

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Something stuck in the throat (See: Choking child or adult and CPR)
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Equipment and personnel must be immediately available for endotracheal intubation and support of ventilation, including administration of positive pressure oxygen.
Adequacy of respiration must be assured through assisted or controlled ventilation.

Insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth to open or widen the airway, give anesthesia, or remove secretions (endotracheal intubation) ...

Primarily supportive, treatment consists of endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy if the patient has difficulty clearing secretions.

Paramedics or physicians may place a tube through the nose or mouth into the airway (endotracheal intubation) or perform emergency surgery to place a tube directly into the trachea (tracheostomy or cricothyrotomy).

Admission to ICU
IV Central line with Central Venous Pressures or Pulmonary Artery Pressures
Isotonic or Hypertonic IV fluids administered
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Emergency interventions by paramedics or physicians may include placing a tube through the nose or mouth into the airway (endotracheal intubation) or emergency surgery to place a tube directly into the trachea (tracheostomy or cricothyrotomy).

Other emergency interventions may also include endotracheal intubation (placing a tube through the nose or mouth and into the airway) or emergency surgery to place a tube directly into the trachea (tracheostomy or cricothyrotomy).

In such cases, manipulation of the airway can result in profuse bleeding from the nose or oropharynx; endotracheal intubation can be difficult; and only a smaller than usual endotracheal tube may fit through the larynx.

There are also causes of pharyngitis that do not involve microorganisms. These include chemical injury, smoking, gastroesophageal reflux disease, endotracheal intubation, and neoplasia. Allergies and postnasal drip can also lead to pharyngitis.

Hospitalization may be necessary, and in severe cases insertion of a breathing tube into the airway (endotracheal intubation) and mechanical ventilation are necessary.

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