The Bougie is a straight, semi-rigid stylette-like device with a bent tip that can be used when intubation is (or is predicted to be) difficult. During laryngoscopy, the bougie is carefully advanced into the larynx and through the cords until the tip enters a mainstem broncus. While maintaining the laryngoscope and Bougie in position, an assistant threads an ETT over the end of the bougie, into the larynx. Once the ETT is in place, the bougie is removed.
