Bougie insertion – the perils of 'click' and 'hold‐up' signs

Swivel-HEPA-ETT (SHE) bougie and HEPA-ETT (HE) methods for safe intubation while managing patients with COVID-19

“…After the bougie is inserted into the trachea, the ETT is railroaded over the bougie to the proper depth; 'clicks' during the advance of the bougie along the trachea rings and the 'hold-up' when the tip of the bougie reaches the main bronchus can help to confirm correct placement while wearing PPE. 6 Then the bougie is removed. The top cap of the seal port is closed.…”