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Intubated: meaning, definitions and examples

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intubated

 

[ ˈɪntuˌbeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Intubated refers to the process of inserting a tube into a person's airway to assist with breathing or to provide a means for ventilation. It is often performed in emergency situations or during surgical procedures when the patient is unable to breathe on their own. This procedure is critical in saving lives during respiratory distress or anesthesia.

Synonyms

inserted, ventilated

Examples of usage

  • The patient was intubated after suffering severe respiratory failure.
  • In the operating room, the anesthesiologist intubated the patient to ensure proper ventilation.
  • Emergency responders intubated the victim to secure the airway at the accident scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "intubated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intubado

🇮🇳 इंट्यूबेटेड

🇩🇪 intubiert

🇮🇩 diintubasi

🇺🇦 інтубований

🇵🇱 intubowany

🇯🇵 挿管された

🇫🇷 intubé

🇪🇸 intubado

🇹🇷 entübe edilmiş

🇰🇷 삽관된

🇸🇦 مُعَزَّز

🇨🇿 intubovaný

🇸🇰 intubovaný

🇨🇳 插管

🇸🇮 intubiran

🇮🇸 rörfestaður

🇰🇿 интубацияланған

🇬🇪 ინტუბირებული

🇦🇿 intubasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 intubado

Etymology

The term 'intubated' comes from the word 'intubation', which itself originates from the Latin 'intubare', meaning 'to insert a tube'. The medical use of the term can be traced back to the 19th century, where the procedure began to see increased application in surgeries and emergency medicine, largely driven by advancements in anesthesia and critical care. As medical practices evolved, intubation became a standard procedure for managing airways and ensuring that patients could receive adequate ventilation, particularly in life-threatening situations. With the development of modern medical techniques and equipment, intubation has become an essential skill for healthcare providers, particularly those in emergency medical services, surgical teams, and intensive care units.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,017 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.