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incubation

[in-kyuh-bey-shuhn, ing-] / ˌɪn kjəˈbeɪ ʃən, ˌɪŋ- /




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“These intubations served no medical purpose and were in direct contradiction to Mr. Ginn Sr.’s order that no invasive procedures, like intubation, be performed,” the lawsuit said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

As these “constantly crashing” patients required resuscitations and intubations, “there was practically no one to help”, Twum said, because “everyone’s patient was critical”.

From The Guardian • Nov. 3, 2020

Their reports of overrun hospital wards, emergency intubations, PPE shortfalls, fears of contagion, and the rapid succession of lonely deaths have been circulating since the disease first exploded in Wuhan, China.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2020

For now, the WHO has said airborne transmission is really only a factor of concern after medical procedures such as intubations.

From Slate • Jul. 5, 2020

The agency says that such masks remain essential for doctors during intubations, which involve inserting a breathing tube down a patient’s throat.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2020




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