RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Difficult intubation, the bougie and the stylet JF Emergency Medicine Journal JO Emerg Med J FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine SP 433 OP 434 DO 10.1136/emj.19.5.433 VO 19 IS 5 A1 Ian Jones A1 Katherine Roberts YR 2002 UL http://emj.bmj.com/content/19/5/433.abstract AB A short cut review was carried out to establish whether a gum elastic bougie is more effective than a stylet at improving the success rate in difficult intubation. Altogether 32 papers were found using the reported search, of which one presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date, and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results, and study weaknesses of this best paper are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.