Endotracheal Intubation

Placement of a breathing tube into the trachea to maintain a secure airway in critically ill or unconscious patients.

Endotracheal Intubation is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Emergency Medicine / Anaesthesiology specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Endotracheal Intubation is typically performed with RSI (Rapid Sequence Induction). The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Endotracheal Intubation has a documented success rate of 95% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.