Insert the blade of the laryngoscope into the right side of the fully open mouth, avoiding contact with the soft tissues and teeth. Pass the blade to the right of the tongue

Take care that the lips are not trapped between the laryngoscope blade and the teeth.

Advance the blade down the right side of the tongue ('sweeping' the tongue to the left, and out of the way), towards the base of the tongue. Return the tip of the blade to the midline as it enters the vallecula