A plastic or rubber tube that is inserted through the nares or mouth past the epiglottis and vocal cords to maintain an airway is known as an ___________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
endotracheal (ET) tube
An ET tube is inserted through the nares (nasal ET tube) or the mouth (oral ET tube) past the epiglottis and vocal cords, into the trachea . ET tubes usually are made of plastic or rubber.
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Why might a person develop varicose veins?
What will be an ideal response?