Use of a Bougie vs Endotracheal Tube With Stylet and Successful Intubation on the First Attempt Among Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Tracheal Intubation

To the Editor A recent randomized trial1 comparing success rates in tracheal intubation with bougie vs endotracheal tube with stylet found no difference in outcomes. This negative result raises several questions about which other measures might be helpful when intubating critically ill patients.