Assemble laryngoscope handle and blade (ask Joe which blade he wants and make sure light bulb is working).

Ask Joe what size ETT he plans to use and have it ready (inflate/deflate balloon to check for leaks-but keep the tube sterile).

Have a sedative and paralytic at the bedside (i.e., Versed and succinylcholine-delegate someone to find out the patient’s last potassium).

Have tape ready for securing the ETT.

 Have a stethoscope and CO₂ detector ready for confirming placement.

Have sterile suction ready to use as soon as the ETT is inserted.

Delegate someone to monitor the cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter.