Patent ID: 7243653

Claim:
An intubation device for use in medical intubation of a patient comprising: an endotracheal tube having a forward open end and a rearward open end and an inner bore there between; and a stylet slidably positioned within said inner bore and having a rearward end, a forward end, a longitudinally extending semi-rigid portion effective for bending and maintaining the endotracheal tube in a desired contour, and a longitudinally extending elongated flexible guide portion; wherein, said stylet is adapted to move outwardly from said forward open end of said endotracheal tube towards the trachea such that during insertion of said endotracheal tube into the trachea of the patient said guide portion is effective for being positioned within the trachea and allowing said endotracheal tube to slide forwardly along said elongated flexible guide portion of said stylet and into proper position within the trachea; and wherein said stylet comprises a tapered portion effective for reducing the lip formed between said endotracheal tube and said stylet.