Emergency intubations present a unique set of challenges, particularly when dealing with heavily contaminated airways. Anesthesiologist, Dr. James DuCanto, developed the DuCanto catheter to enhance airway management in these high-stakes situations. The commonly used 14 Fr Yankauer catheter, with its smaller bore, may struggle to clear heavily contaminated airways effectively. In contrast, the 28 Fr DuCanto catheter is specifically designed to handle thicker fluids which may be seen in emergency airway management, potentially making it the better choice for the ED.1 The head-to-head performance of these devices has not been previously studied.

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In conclusion the article stats that Resuscitationists should incorporate the DuCanto Catheter into their airway management toolkit for all emergency intubations.