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[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That doesn't indicate the patient "can't breath". Trauma victims can be intubated to help them manage polytrauma.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If a breathing tube is "urgently required", then the patient is having trouble breathing in some way.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

"can't breath" v. trouble breathing aren't the same.