When intubating using a lighted stylet, you see a dim, indistinct light in the throat. You have MOST likely intubated the:
A) esophagus.
B) left mainstem bronchus.
C) trachea.
D) right mainstem bronchus.

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When intubating using a lighted stylet, a dim, indistinct light in the throat suggests that the stylet (and thus the endotracheal tube) has been placed in the esophagus rather than the trachea. Proper placement in the trachea would typically show a brighter, more distinct light.

When Intubating Using a Lighted Stylet, You See a Dim