5 things to know about endotracheal intubation

If you've ever wondered why the little hole near the tip of an endotracheal tube is called the Murphy Eye, or who Macintosh was, or even who performed the first intubatio, this quick trip through the history of endotracheal tubes and laryngoscopy is for you. Here are five things to know about the invention, indications and use of an endotracheal tube. 1. Endotracheal tube history There is debate ...

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