HealthAugust 15, 2026
extubated
EK-styoo-bay-tid
Definition
The medical process of removing a breathing tube from a patient's airway after they no longer require mechanical ventilation.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ex-' (out) and the Medieval Latin 'tubus' (tube), referring to the removal of a tube previously inserted into the body.
In the news
Following a complex 10-hour surgery, the patient was successfully extubated on the first postoperative day, marking a significant milestone in her smooth recovery.
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