What is tracheal intubation?

Tracheal intubation, also known as endotracheal intubation, is a medical procedure that includes inserting the tube into the trachea through the nose or mouth. This procedure is used both in emergency situations and in emergency, such as preparation for surgery. There are several risks and complications that may occur when tracheal intubation is carried out, especially in a quick emergency situation. Tracheal intubation is performed when breathing through the mouth and nose is insufficient or impossible and a direct way to the lungs is needed. The tube is often inserted using a special range that will help the doctor to see, and the patient's head is located if possible to allow good visibility. In these situations, tracheal intubation is usually performed by mouth and emergency doctors are trained to do it very quickly. After the tracheal intubation, the patient will usually be unconscious but can be strongly calmed if it isenough time.

In any intubation procedure, some risks are involved. Bleeding and infection may occur, and the tube insertion process may damage the surrounding structures such as larynx, vocal cords, esophagus or trachea. One of the most serious risks is to insert the tube incorrectly so that the correct air flow is not determined, in which case the patient may die of lack of air. The vast majority of endotracheal intubation has no complications, except perhaps a sore throat.

Some patients have "difficult airways", which means it is harder to insert a pipe or heavier for doctors to see what he is doing. This can be caused by small mouth, obesity, face tumors or trauma or other patient characteristics. Special tools or procedures may be needed for successful intubation of these patients. If tracheal intubation is impossible in affordable time, it canThere is a need for tracheostomy, during which the tube opening is surgically created. Nose or mouth intubation is preferred because it is safer for patients and does not require surgery, but if the upper respiratory tract is blocked or the patient cannot be moved due to spine or head trauma, tracheostomy is a measure used to save the patient's life.