Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extubate

verb

/ɛkˈt(j)uːbeɪt/

Definition

To remove a tube that has been inserted into a patient’s airway or any other part of the body.

Examples

The medical team decided to extubate the patient after they showed signs of recovery.
Doctors carefully monitor the patient’s breathing before deciding to extubate.
After being extubated, the patient began to breathe independently.

Meaning

Extubation is the process of removing a tube, typically an endotracheal tube, from a person’s airway. It is usually done when a patient is stable enough to breathe on their own without assistance.