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Figure 3. Place tip of
laryngoscope blade on
back of tongue.
DO NOT TOUCH THE
EPIGLOTTIS (triangular
tissue guarding the opening
of the trachea).

Figure 4. Push downward with
the laryngoscope blade to move the
epiglottis and visualize the trachea.

SECTION 4 Figure 5. Using a slight side-to-side Figure 6. Advance and secure endotracheal tube.

motion, guide the endotracheal tube
Advance the endotracheal tube into the trachea until your
over the epiglottis between the vocal
cords. marked spot is even with the canine teeth.
Secure tube by placing attached roll gauze behind canine teeth
and tying the loose ends in a bow around the upper or lower jaw.

Figure 7. Check for proper placement. Figure 8. Inflate the cuff with a
One tube = In the trachea syringe until back pressure is noted.
Two tubes = In the esophagus

366 SECTION 4 CANINE/K9 TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE GUIDELINES (C-TCCC)