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Endotracheal intubation has been a recognized technique in anesthesia for more than 100 years. It was first performed clinically in 1880 by MacEwan1 in Glasgow, who blindly introduced a metal tube into the trachea of a patient using the oral route. Sixty years or so ago, as techniques and equipment became more refined, endotracheal intubation evolved into a routine procedure for adults and children undergoing general anesthesia, resuscitation, and respiratory care. Nevertheless, the decision to intubate the trachea should not be made lightly. You must always weigh the risks of the procedure against those of nonintervention. If intubation is necessary, select the most appropriate route as well as the type of sedation or anesthesia required.
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Finucane, B.T., Tsui, B.C.H., Santora, A.H. (2010). Indications and Preparation of the Patient for Intubation. In: Principles of Airway Management. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09558-5_7
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