Question

When setting up a channeled rigid video laryngoscope, which adjunct/device should always be readily available?

A) Miller blade
B) Stylet
C) Bougie
D) LMA
E) All of the above

Answer 1

For setting up a channeled rigid video laryngoscope, a Bougie should always be readily available to aid with endotracheal tube placement during difficult intubations.

Step-by-step explanation:

When setting up a channeled rigid video laryngoscope, the adjunct or device that should always be readily available is C) Bougie. A bougie is a flexible device used to guide the endotracheal tube into the trachea, particularly when the view of the glottis is poor or the angle makes intubation challenging. While other devices like a Miller blade, stylet, and LMA (laryngeal mask airway) can be useful in airway management, the specific question focuses on the preparatory setup for a channeled rigid video laryngoscope, where the use of a bougie can greatly assist with tube placement.