Meaning
intubation
- The medical procedure of inserting a tube into a patient's airway to assist breathing
In a sentence
L'intubazione d'emergenza ha salvato la vita al paziente in arresto respiratorio.
Emergency intubation saved the patient's life in respiratory arrest.
I medici hanno deciso che l'intubazione immediata non era più necessaria.
The doctors decided that immediate intubation was no longer necessary.
Quali sono i rischi associati a un'intubazione prolungata?
What are the risks associated with prolonged intubation?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intubazione | feminine · singular |
| intubazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mainly used in medical contexts, particularly emergency medicine and intensive care.