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|Articles|February 1, 2008

Idea Exchange: A quick tip for intubating small patients

To intubate our small patients, we use a polypropylene urinary catheter as a stylet, extending beyond the end of the tracheal tube by ½ in.

To intubate our small patients, we use a polypropylene urinary catheter as a stylet, extending beyond the end of the tracheal tube by ½ in. This technique is especially helpful in cats.

Dr. Amit Lancet

Granada Hills, Calif.


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