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Therapeutics > Intubation

Preferred term

Intubation  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Introduction of a tube into a hollow organ to restore or maintain patency if obstructed. It is differentiated from CATHETERIZATION in that the insertion of a catheter is usually performed for the introducing or withdrawing of fluids from the body.

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