Stylets

Name
(Manufacturer) Description Size Clinical Applications Special Features

Lighted Stylets

Aaron Surch-Lite 10-in sterile, single-use, flexible stylet. Adult Usable for routine blind intubations Can be used alone or with other
(Bovie Medical or additional illumination during techniques. Completely disposable.
Industries) laryngoscopy, but especially useful Intended for single use. Individually
when FOB unavailable packaged in boxes of 3.
(eg, outside locations or
ambulances), or when bronchoscopy
is difficult to perform (eg, obscured
airway or limited head motion
allowed).

AincA Lighted Easily malleable, lighted stylet with adjustable ET Adult and Same as Aaron Surch-Lite. Can be used alone or with other
Stylet holder. Shapes and guides ET while forwardly children (ETs techniques. Handle-mounted xenon light
(Anesthesia illuminating passage. Completely reusable device ≥5.0 mm). source is always on and keeps stylet tip
Associates) consisting of removable handle with xenon bulb. Infant (ETs cold. Uses 2 AA batteries. System is
≥3.0 mm). completely reusable and sterilizable.

Tube-Stat Lighted Similar to AincA lighted stylet. Nasotracheal: Ideal for difficult intubations, Minimizes neck flexion and head
Intubation Stylet 33 cm shaft. teaching. hyperextension in trauma cases.
(Medtronic) Orotracheal:
25 cm shaft.

Vital Signs Light Similar to AincA lighted stylet. Adult Flexible lighted stylet for use with or Bright light provides excellent verification
Wand without a laryngoscope. Especially of ET positioning, even during difficult
Illuminating useful in soiled or bloody airways. intubations. ET temperature will not rise
Stylet above 42∞C (108∞F).
(GE Healthcare)

Viewing Stylets
AincA Easily malleable, video imaging stylet with built-in Adult and Usable for routine intubations or Provides rapid learning curve due to
VideoStylet ET holder. Shapes and guides ET while forwardly children video imaging during laryngoscopy, similarity to standard ET advancement
(Anesthesia illuminating the passage and providing full-color (ETs ≥6.0 mm) but especially useful when FOB techniques, but with added benefit of an
Associates) image. Completely reusable device consisting of unavailable (eg, outside locations or attached, clear video image of all
removable VideoStylet and attached rechargeable ambulances), or when bronchoscopy landmarks forward of ET tip. Allows for
LCD monitor. is difficult to perform (eg, obscured single-handed use with imaging or used in
airway or limited head motion conjunction with a laryngoscope, as
allowed). desired for physical alignment. Reusable
system. Sterilized by Glutaraldehyde or
Sterrad.

air-Vu Plus Fiber- High-resolution, stainless steel, rigid stylet. Adult (ETs Allows for visualization during Portable, durable rigid stylet that allows for
optic Stylet Incorporates an adjustable tube stop and optional ≥5.5 mm) intubation through an air-Q laryngeal a fiber-optic view during intubation
(Cookgas; oxygen port for oxygen insufflation. mask. through the airQ light source. Options
distributed by include GreenLine laryngoscope handle or
Mercury Medical) fiber-optic light source (4 AA batteries).

Ambu aScope 3 Single-use flexible videoscope. OD: 5.0 mm; 60 cm long Alternative to standard reusable Fully disposable flexible scope avoids
(Ambu) working channel ID: 2.2 mm. flexible bronchoscopes. Useful for cleaning/disinfecting issues. Attaches to
visualization during intubation high-quality aView Monitor with on-board
through SGAs. recording of video images.

Ambu aScope 3 Single-use flexible videoscope. OD: 5.0 mm; 60 cm long Equivalent to standard reusable Fully disposable flexible scope avoids
Slim working channel ID: 2.2 mm. pediatric flexible bronchoscopes. cleaning/disinfecting issues. Attaches to
(Ambu) Especially useful for positioning high-quality aView Monitor with on-board
double-lumen endobronchial tubes or recording of video images.
bronchial blockers.

Bonfils High-resolution rigid fiber-optic stylet with a fixed 3.5 and 5.0 mm Able to elevate a large, floppy Fixed-shape shaft with adjustable eyepiece
Retromolar 40-degree curved shape at the distal end. Available OD. ET must be epiglottis and navigate through the that allows ergonomic movement during
Intubation with standard eyepiece or DCI to endoscopic ≥0.5 mm larger oropharynx of patients with intubation, in addition to adapter for
Endoscope camera system. Can be used within C-MAC to fit. excessive pharyngeal soft tissue, fixation of ETs and oxygen insufflation.
(KARL STORZ system while using the portable monitor of the C- midline obstruction, limited mouth Portable, rugged, and better
Endoscopy) MAC VL with C-CAM camera head. opening, or fragile veneers on maneuverability than flexible FOB. Used
incisors. with battery-powered or portable light
source.

Brambrink High-resolution semi-rigid fiber-optic stylet with a 2.0 mm OD. ET Similar to Bonfils Retromolar Available for DCI video cameras.
Intubation 40-degree curved shape at distal end, 40× must be Intubation Fiberscope.
Endoscope magnification, fixed eyepiece, movable ET holder, ≥0.5 mm larger
(KARL STORZ and an insufflation port. to fit.
Endoscopy)

Clarus Video Malleable (shapeable) rigid stylet scope with 5 mm OD. ETs ET intubation, confirmation, Red LED provides better illumination than
System 30000V attached LCD screen and adjustable curve shape ≥5.5 mm. extubation (with video); LMA the white LED, and better transillumination
(Clarus Medical) provides view from end of stylet; USB for placement, positioning, and when used like a light wand when use of
 recharging lithium ion battery and option to
connect to notebook or monitor; red LED for
transillumination. Assist with DL/VL or used as
independent device. Also malleable for use
through intubating supraglottic ventilatory devices.
Levitan GLS Portable high-resolution optics from end of stylet,
(Clarus Medical) malleable (shapeable) rigid stainless steel stylet
that protects the illumination optic fibers. Comes
in preformed hockey-stick shape that can be
changed, if necessary. Built-in tube stop to hold
ET in place with integral oxygen port for oxygen
insufflation during intubation. Assist with DL/VL
like regular stylet or used as independent device.
Also malleable to be used through intubating
supraglottic ventilatory devices. Optional adapter
uses smartphones to transform optics to video.
PocketScope Conveniently sized, easy-to-clean, and cost-
(Clarus Medical) effective (reusable) flexible stylet that has a
patented, deflected, nondirectable tip. Optional
adapter uses smartphones to transform optics to
video. Often used to confirm placement and
patency of airways.
SensaScope Hybrid S-shaped, semi-rigid fiber-optic intubation
(Acutronic video stylet. Has a 3-cm steerable tip with video
Medical Systems) chip that can be flexed in sagittal plane 75 degrees
in both directions with lever at proximal end of
device. Has no working channel.
Shikani Optical Viewing stylet: high-resolution, stainless steel,
Stylet malleable (shapeable) fiber-optic stylet that comes
(SOS; Clarus in preformed hockey-stick shape. Has adjustable
Medical) tube stop and integral oxygen port for oxygen
insufflation. Use to assist with DL/VL like regular
stylet or used as independent device. Also
malleable for use through intubating supraglottic
ventilatory devices. Optional adapter uses
smartphones to transform optics to video.
intubation with certain LMAs.
Provides access with limited mouth
opening; malleable stylet provides
shaping to reduce cervical
movement.
Adult (ETs Originally designed as adjunct to DL.
≥5.5 mm ID). Many use it as a stand-alone device
similar to the Shikani for intubation,
cric/trach tubes, LMAs, and
intubation through LMAs or just
positioning or checking placement of
the same.
Adult (ETs Allows for visualization during
≥4.0 mm ID). intubation through ILMA or quick
confirmation of SGA, DLTs, or ET
placement/positioning patency. May
also be used for extubation.
Adult (ETs Similar to Brambrink Intubation
≥6.5 mm ID). Endoscope.
Adult (ETs Similar to flexible FOB. Can be used
≥5.5 mm ID). alone or as adjunct to laryngoscopy
Pediatric (ETs and is especially useful for those
2.5-5.0 mm ID). unable to maintain skills with a
bronchoscope.
the scope is contraindicated because of
blood or vomit.
GreenLine laryngoscope handle or a Turbo
LED can be used for light sources. Very
similar to the SOS, but requires user to cut
the ET because it does not have a movable
tube stop.
Has been modified with a patented
deflected tip that allows it to be used for
viewing while performing nasal intubation.
Offers an improved view of glottis,
simultaneous direct and endoscopic views,
full visual control over passage of ET, and
confirmation of final position. No need for
extreme head extension or forced traction
of laryngoscope. Can be rapidly assembled
for immediate use.
Has the simple form of a standard stylet,
plus the advantage of a fiber-optic view
and maneuverability of its tip. Portable,
rugged, and able to lift tissue. Light source
options are light cable, Turbo LED, or
GreenLine laryngoscope handle with
adapter.