The Parker Flex-Tip in our proposed study is identical to the Parker Flex-Tip used in the study by Sugiyama. Based on the findings by Sugiyama , the tube should allow the ETT to curve towards the oropharynx as it approaches the curve of the nasopharynx and therefore reduce impact and damage to the pharyngeal mucosa. Positioning the bevel to face posteriorly will allow the tube to slide along the posterior wall and reduce the risk of turbinate abrasion as it is advanced. The soft and curved distal tip presumably curls inward when it is advanced past the curve and a larger surface area of the tip comes into contact with the mucous membrane, reducing the pressure on the pharyngeal mucosa. Overall, the investigators predict that these modifications will increase ease of insertion and reduce the number of attempts to successful intubation, which should improve user ease and decrease risk of pharyngeal bleeding.