Endotracheal Intubation Stylet Medical Equipment Disposable Intubating Stylet

OVERVIEW 

ETT stylet is a device that allows the endotracheal tube (ETT) to be stiffened and the shape molded as desired.

USE
. alters the shape of an ETT to facilitate intubation
. stiffens the ETT to aid passage into the trachea

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

COMPLICATIONS

. Trauma due to protrusion of the stylet tip beyond the end of the ETT
. inadvertent removal of the ETT when removing the stylet

Endotracheal Intubation Stylet Medical Equipment Disposable Intubating Stylet