If they are unable to protect their airway due to encephalopathy or massive stroke, they may be intubated (have an endotracheal tube placed through their mouth or nose into the trachea) to minimize the possibility of aspiration.

• 如果病人因脑病或大面积中风无法保护气道，这时就需要插管(即经口或鼻施行气管内插管)，最大限度地减少抽吸可能性。