hat is inserted into the trachea for the primary purpose of establishing and maintaining a patent airway. ?Tracheal tubes are frequently used for airway management in the settings of general anesthesia, critical care, mechanical ventilation and emergency medicine.РIndicationsРHypoxemia?Respiratory failure?Airway obstruction?Depressed level of consciousness?Manipulation of the airwayРContraindicationsРSevere airway trauma or obstruction (Emergency cricothyrotomy is indicated)?Cervical spine injuryРClassificationРOrotracheal intubation?Nasotracheal intubationРEquipmentРLaryngoscope? blade,handle and bulbР1 straight bladeР2 curved bladeРEndotracheal tubesРAdults? female D: 7-8mm? male D: 7-9mmРPositioning of the PatientРSniffing positionРGlottisРVocal cordsРFalse vocal cordРEpiglottisРTrachea