In one embodiment, an apparatus is characterized by an intubation-tube placement device and an intubation tube secured to the intubation-tube placement device. In another embodiment, an apparatus is characterized by an intubation-tube placement device and an anti-perforation device coupled to the intubation-tube placement device. In another embodiment, an apparatus is characterized by an intubation-tube placement device and at least one tactile-accentuator flap coupled to the intubation-tube placement device. In another embodiment, an apparatus is characterized by an intubation-tube placement device and a handle affixed to the intubation-tube placement device. In another embodiment, a method is characterized by inserting an intubation-tube placement device, secured to an intubation tube , into a patients oral cavity forcing the intubation-tube placement device through the patients vocal cords and axially sliding the intubation tube along the intubation-tube placement device such that the intubation tube follows the intubation-tube placement device through the patients vocal cords.
