1. A catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents

Derived forms: endotracheal tubes

Type of: catheter

Encyclopedia: Endotracheal tube

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