Can the use of a Combitube be used as a BLS skill for Intubation?

The Combitube works whether placed in the esophagus or trachea. It requires no restraint. The Combitube comes with two inflation syringes, a suction catheter, and an aspiration deflection elbow. "Roll-up" versions come in space-saving packaging.

Advantages to the Combitube

Prevents aspiration; airtight

Gastric fluids can be suctioned

Allows subsequent endotracheal intubation around the device

Easily inserted blind without head and neck movement or instrumentation