What should you avoid when inserting the stylet inside an endotracheal tube?

Inserting the stylet inside an endotracheal tube past Murphy's eye is something to avoid because doing so can block or obstruct the flow of air during ventilation. Murphy's eye, a small opening located near the distal tip of the endotracheal tube, is designed to prevent complete obstruction if the main port of the tube becomes blocked during intubation. If the stylet is inserted too far, it can compromise this essential function, resulting in difficulties during patient ventilation. It is crucial to ensure that the stylet remains properly positioned to facilitate effective airway management and ensure that adjustable ventilation can occur.

Other considerations regarding the use of a stylet include maintaining its integrity and function, such as avoiding using a curved stylet that could introduce complications in guiding the tube, handling it with bare hands which might contaminate it, and ensuring proper storage to preserve its shape and efficacy for future use. Each of these factors plays a vital role in the safe and effective use of endotracheal tubes during emergency medical interventions.