Scalpel-finger-bougie cricothyrotomy: Step 5: Remove the bougie and secure the tracheal tube

While stabilizing the tracheal tube in place with one hand, the bougie is removed with the other. The cuff of the tube is inflated with air from a 10 mL syringe until the balloon indicator is full but not tense. Tracheal placement is confirmed with capnography or capnometry and the tracheal tube is secured with a cloth tie.