Endotracheal Intubation
Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is the cornerstone of modern airway management in anesthesia. It involves placing a flexible plastic tube into the trachea to secure the airway, permit positive pressure ventilation, protect against aspiration, and deliver inhaled anesthetics. For the anesthesia trainee, mastering ETI is not merely a technical skill—it is the first major step toward becoming a competent perioperative physician.
