Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care (Feb 2020)

Single-use telescopic bougie: case series

  • Schmitz ED

DOI
https://doi.org/10.13175/swjpcc005-20
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 2
pp. 64 – 68

Abstract

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AIRODTM is a single-use telescopic bougie that is small enough to fit into a pocket. AIRODTM is sterile and can be expanded in hast when needed, saving precious seconds, while attempting to intubate a patient. The non-malleable bougie is able to overcome the compressive force of the oropharyngeal tissue improving the view of the vocal cords and facilitating advancement of an endotracheal tube into the trachea along with a laryngoscope. This series reports four cases of successful first pass intubation with the AIRODTM.

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