When endotracheal tubes are used, they should remain in place during recovery from anesthesia until appropriate protective reflexes have returned.
Not exact matches
We do not want them to vomit any food
when they are under for surgery, especially with an
endotracheal tube in place.
Douglas Mader, a veterinary specialist in Marathon, Fla., was performing routine dental procedures on two cats
when he noticed frothy blood within
endotracheal tubes used to supply anesthesia to the animals.
When your pet is awake enough to swallow, the
endotracheal tube is removed.