Insertion Of An Endotracheal Tube


    Proper Endotracheal Intubation




  • Keep a written list of the medicines the patient takes, the amounts, and when and why he takes them. Bring the list of his medicines or the pill bottles when he sees his caregivers. He should not take any medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, herbs, or food supplements without first talking to caregivers.

  • The patient should always take his medicine as directed by caregivers. Call the patient's caregiver if he thinks his medicines are not helping or if he feels he is having side effects. The patient should not stop taking his medicines until he talks to his caregiver.

Ask the caregiver when to return for a follow-up visit:

The patient should keep all appointments. He should write down any questions he may have. This way the patient will remember to ask these questions during his next visit.


  • The patient has a fever.

  • The patient has had trouble speaking or a sore throat since his ET tube was removed.

  • The patient has new trouble swallowing.


  • The patient suddenly has trouble breathing.

  • The patient begins to coughs up blood.

  • The patient has black, tarry stools.

