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Intubation is the process of inserting a breathing tube into the windpipe (trachea) to keep the airway open and allow oxygen to flow to the lungs.
high definition
General medical definition of airway management.
The epiglottis is a small flap that blocks the windpipe during swallowing, and the path from the mouth to the trachea is narrow and curved, which creates anatomical challenges for placing breathing tubes.
high anatomical
Anatomical reasons why airway access and intubation can be difficult.