Performance of novice intubators in using direct laryngoscope with 3 stylets on a manikin model.

The performances of novice intubators with 3 different stylets were similar. The success rates for DL with either hyperangulated VL stylet or bougie were not inferior compared with the straight-to-cuff stylet on manikin airway training model. If we properly trained novice intubators to use corresponding maneuvers, they can learn to use the 3 stylets early in their airway learning course.