Endotracheal tube (ETT) insertion (intubation ) How to insert an endotracheal tube (intubation) for doctors and medical students What is an endotracheal tube ? A fexible plastic tube with cuff on end which sits inside the trachea (fully secures airway – the gold standard of airway management) Attached to ventilation bag/machine Use: Ventilation during anaesthetic for surgery (if muscle relaxant is required, long case, abdominal surgery, or head positing may be required) Patient can’t ... Endotracheal tubes , their types, uses, and the step-by-step process of intubation. This comprehensive guide is essential for mastering airway management. Endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube is placed into the windpipe (trachea) through the mouth or nose. In most emergency situations, it is placed through the mouth. An endotracheal tube (aka ET) [1] is a specific type of tracheal tube that is nearly always inserted through the mouth (orotracheal) or nose (nasotracheal). A tracheostomy tube is another type of tracheal tube ; this 50–75-millimetre-long (2.0–3.0 in) curved metal or plastic tube may be inserted into a tracheostomy stoma (following a ...
