A plan to induce a state of unconsciousness in a patient and maintain an open airway using a tube inserted into the trachea.
Preoperative planning for surgical procedures requiring airway control and ventilation support.
"General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation planned for laparoscopic cholecystectomy."
Used in the pre-operative assessment and planning phase of a surgical case.
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