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Endotracheal intubation became a routine medical practice in the second half of the 20th century, driving progress in modern anesthesia and thoracic surgery.
This paper provides a historical overview of the development and routine adoption of endotracheal intubation in medical practice.
Historical context on intubation needs; leaves open questions on optimal modern techniques for tube placement.
The history of airway management has become an issue of concern for clinicians because of the remarkable advances that have occurred in airway management in recent years. Endotracheal intubation became a routine medical practice in the second half of the 20 th century. Thereafter, progress was made in modern anesthesia and thoracic surgery. As the number of intubated patients increased, the need for a more effective placement of the tube also increased. (JAEM 2015; 14: 35-6)
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Göksu et al. (2015) conducted a review in Airway management. Endotracheal intubation was evaluated. Endotracheal intubation became a routine medical practice in the second half of the 20th century, driving progress in modern anesthesia and thoracic surgery.
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