As the patient was quite obtunded, and while the Dacuronium was being sought, an initial trial of intubation was carried out using a straight blade and a cupped 7.9 endotracheal tube. 
As the patient was quite obtunded , and while the Dacuronium was being sought , an initial trial of intubation was carried out using a straight blade and a cupped 7.9 endotracheal tube .