General endotracheal intubation anesthesia

What does "General endotracheal intubation anesthesia" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

General endotracheal intubation anesthesia is a medical procedure used during surgeries to help a patient breathe and to deliver drugs that make the patient unconscious. A thin tube, called an endotracheal tube, is inserted through the mouth and into the windpipe. This tube is connected to a machine that controls breathing and delivers the anesthesia. This method allows doctors to control the patient's airway and breathing during surgery.

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