Test or procedure

ETT medical abbreviation

ETT means "endotracheal tube".

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Meaning	Latin origin	Where used	Checked against
endotracheal tube	None	Charting, Orders	NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR) FDA Acronyms and Abbreviations Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations

Also written: ET.

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What does ETT mean in medical terms?

ETT means "endotracheal tube".

Where is ETT used?

ETT shows up in charting and orders. Its category here is test or procedure.

Is ETT on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. ETT is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.