A tube passed down the trachea, through either the nose or mouth, in anaesthesia or to help a person breathe.
Catheter inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to maintain an open airway (e.g., in severe inflammation and swelling of the pharynx), to deliver oxygen, to permit suctioning of mucus, or to prevent aspiration of stomach contents.
A thin, flexible breathing tube inserted through the mouth or nose and into the windpipe (trachea) past the vocal cords. An endotracheal tube is used to aid breathing during general anesthesia or after an injury.
A catheter inserted into the trachea to provide or protect an airway.
A cylindrical conduit employed for the purpose of introducing anesthetic agents into the trachea.
An endotracheal tube is a conduit inserted into the trachea (or windpipe) via the nose or mouth. Its purpose is to facilitate the supply of oxygen during artificial ventilation or the delivery of anesthetic gases during surgical procedures. An inflatable cuff located at the lower part of the endotracheal tube serves to block any secretions or stomach contents from entering the lungs.