Endotracheal (ET) Tube Introducer

What is a Bougie?

The bougie, also known as an introducer, is a life-saving device used in emergency situations to intubate a patient's airway. This means that the bougie is inserted into the airway first, then an endotracheal tube is placed over the bougie and into the airway. The bougie is then removed, leaving the airway device in place.

Bougies are commonly used in emergency situations where intubation is needed but traditional methods may be difficult or impossible. For example, if a patient has a narrow or blocked airway, a bougie can be used to help open it up so that an endotracheal tube can be inserted.

Bougies come in a variety of sizes, and the size that is used will depend on the individual patient's airway. In some cases, a bougie may need to be inserted several times before an endotracheal tube can be placed successfully.

Advantages of using a bougie include that they are reinforced with memory to mimic gum elastic bougies, have an ultra-smooth surface for low friction, and an atraumatic tip to minimise the risk of patient trauma. They are also supplied sterile, individually packaged in easy-to-open sachets, and are 60cm long.

Bougies are an essential tool for any medical professional who may need to intubate a patient in an emergency situation. They are safe, easy to use, and can help save a patient's life.

Features & benefits:

• Reinforced with memory to mimic gum elastic bougies
• Ultra-smooth surface for low friction
• Atraumatic tip to minimise the risk of patient trauma
• Graduation mark at each centimetre
• Angled coudé tip for ease of intubation
• Vented lumen option available for oxygen feed if required
• Supplied sterile, individually packaged in easy to open sachets
• 60cm long
• Helpful for blind intubations
• Sterile