Intubation Stylet Disposable Soft Malleable Aluminium Intubating Stylet

Intubation Stylet Disposable Soft Malleable Aluminium Intubating Stylet

DESCRIPTION

• curved proximal tip that hooks over the end of the universal connector to prevent the distal stylet tip from extending beyond the tip of the ETT
• Polyethylene coated malleable aluminum
• Single use available in different lengths appropriate for different tube sizes

METHOD OF INSERTION/ USE

• lubricate stylet with water soluble gel
• insert stylet into ETT
• bend the stylet into the desired shape
• optimal shape for intubation direct laryngoscopy is ‘straight-to-the-cuff’ with a a ‘hockey stick’ bend at the cuff of no more than 35 degrees
• ETT is inserted from the right side of the patient’s mouth to maximise your view and provide optimal control of the position of the tip of the endotracheal tube