Intubation What is intubation? Intubation, (Tracheal intubation) is the placement of a flexible plastic tube (Breathing Tube or Endotracheal Tube) into the trachea (windpipe), through the mouth or sometimes …

Extubation What is extubation? The removal of the Breathing Tube or Endotracheal Tube after Intubation of the larynx or trachea (wind pipe). The purpose of extubation in Intensive Care is to take …

Mar 18, 2014 · All ICU patients could be considered at risk of complications during intubation. The main indication for intubation in the ICU is acute respiratory failure [1 – 4]. In these cases, the risk of …

In this article, we're going to assess the time frames for how long a breathing tube or an endotracheal tube can stay in.

Quick Tip for Families in Intensive Care: What’s the Link Between Lung Scarring and Intubation? If you want to know the difference between lung scarring and intubation, stay tuned! I’ve got news for you. …

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The insertion of a NasogastricTube (NG Tube), also known as Gastric intubation, via the nasal passage (ie, nasogastric route) is a common procedure in Intensive Care that provides access to the stomach …

Jun 12, 2025 · Intubation is the insertion of a breathing tube into the mouth that goes into the lungs to ventilate someone artificially. They are attached to a breathing machine, a ventilator, and that could …

Quick Tip for Families in Intensive Care: How Long Can a Patient be on BIPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) Before Needing Intubation? Hi, it’s Patrik Hutzel from intensivecarehotline.com with …

CPAP is often used in the community for sleep apnea, but in intensive care, it’s often used to prevent either intubation or to prevent reintubation when patients are extubated. BiPAP (Bilevel Positive …