Endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure that involves inserting a tube called an endotracheal tube into the trachea (windpipe). This is done to secure an airway, allowing for mechanical ventilation or to protect the airway from aspiration. It is typically performed in emergency situations, such as when a patient is unconscious or has difficulty breathing. The procedure involves visualizing the vocal cords using a laryngoscope, then inserting the endotracheal tube into the trachea and secu

A chronic alcoholic presented with choking, altered sensorium, and difficulty breathing following an episode of vomiting. The clinical suspicion was aspiration pneumonia, leading to airway obstruction and impaired gas exchange. Immediate intubation was performed to secure the airway, provide oxygenation, and prevent further aspiration of gastric contents. The patient was found to be developing respiratory acidosis due to CO2 retention, a common consequence of hypoventilation and inadequate gas e