intubated
word · lemma: intubate
Definition
To have had a tube inserted into the airway, usually to help someone breathe during surgery or in an emergency.
Usage & Nuances
'Intubated' is medical and formal, mostly used in hospitals. It describes a state (the patient is intubated) rather than an action. Common with 'patient was intubated' or 'remained intubated.' Not used about regular tubes (like for food).
Spanish: intubadoPortuguese (BR): intubadoPortuguese (PT): entubadoChinese (Simplified): 插管Chinese (Traditional): 插管Hindi: इंट्यूबेटेडArabic: تم إدخال أنبوب تنفس لهBengali: ইনটিউবেটেড - নল প্রবেশ করানো হয়েছেRussian: интубированJapanese: 挿管されたVietnamese: được đặt ống nội khí quảnKorean: 삽관된Turkish: entübeUrdu: نَل ڈالا گیاIndonesian: diintubasi
Example Sentences
The patient was intubated during the surgery.
basic
She is still intubated and cannot speak.
basic
He was intubated after the accident to help him breathe.
basic
If someone is intubated, they usually need close monitoring in the ICU.
natural
My uncle was intubated for a week but made a full recovery.
natural
Doctors had to keep him intubated until his breathing improved.
natural