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What's the phaphophysiology intubation?
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General endotracheal: Intubation involves placing a tube through the mouth and passing it beyond the vocal cords. There are many methods of achieving this. It is typically done on a sedated or obtunded patient, so there is no awareness.
Answered 9/4/2012
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