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    • To evaluate the utility of advanced flexible bronchoscopy for verifying endotracheal tube placement in prehospital emergency medicine.
    • To explore bronchoscopy's potential to assist with difficult intubations in the field.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of studies investigating the use of flexible bronchoscopy for endotracheal tube placement verification.
    • Direct visualization of the trachea and confirmation of tube position using bronchoscopic imaging.

    Main Results:

    • Bronchoscopy provides direct visualization, offering an easy and highly reliable method for confirming endotracheal tube placement.
    • This technique is particularly beneficial in prehospital settings where traditional verification methods may fail.

    Conclusions:

    • Flexible bronchoscopy is a highly reliable tool for verifying endotracheal tube placement, especially in challenging prehospital environments.
    • While currently limited in prehospital use, bronchoscopy is poised to significantly advance prehospital intubation and post-intubation practices.