intubate

UK
/ˈɪntjʊbeɪt/
US
/ˈɪntuˌbeɪt/

Translations

intubateverb
intubated
Past Simple
intubated
Past Participle
intubating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪntjʊbeɪt/
US
/ˈɪntuˌbeɪt/
intuberTerme médical.
The paramedics had to intubate the patient to ensure he could breathe properly.
Les ambulanciers ont dû intuber le patient pour s'assurer qu'il pouvait respirer correctement.
Synonyms
insert a tube
insert a catheter
establish an airway
tracheal intubation

Definitions

intubateverb
To insert a tube into a person's body, especially the trachea, to maintain an open airway or administer medication.
The paramedics had to intubate the patient to ensure he could breathe properly.