ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION: ASSISTING WITH IN ADULTS

Course overview

Endotracheal intubation, often simply referred to as intubation, involves the placement of a flexible plastic tube (i.e., endotracheal tube) through the mouth or nose and into the trachea. Intubation creates a patent airway for ventilation, allows for the delivery of anesthetics or other gaseous medications into the lungs, and facilitates the use of a mechanical ventilator for artificial respiration.This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of endotracheal intubation, including how to assist with the procedure, and to aid in caring for a patient requiring this procedure. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.