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QUESTION 6--What does it mean when an EMT intubates someone?

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Correct Incorrect Intubation is the process of putting a breathing tube down the throat of a person who, for whatever reason, is not breathing well on his or her own. Obesity can complicate the process, and making sure the person is in the correct position can make it easier.

QUESTION 6--What does it mean when an EMT intubates someone?

• They start an IV.
• They put the person in a tub of ice to drop body temperature.
• They put a breathing tube down the patient's throat.
• They tie the person's legs down with tubing to prevent the patient from flopping in the ambulance.