The removal of a breathing tube from a patient's airway, usually after surgery or critical illness.
Prefix 'de-' (removal) combined with 'tube' and the suffix '-ation' (process). A modern medical term created in the 20th century.
Detubation from a ventilator is a critical moment in ICU care—doctors carefully check that patients can breathe on their own before removing the tube!
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