👉 The term "intubating" is a medical terminology used in various fields, but it is most commonly associated with the use of an airway tube to deliver medication or fluids into a patient's bloodstream. In this context, an intubation refers to the act of inserting a tube into the upper airway of a person, typically through a surgical procedure. Intubations are often used in critical care settings where patients require advanced medical interventions such as mechanical ventilation, where the airway is blocked
