The present invention provides medical devices comprising at least one visualization device sealed to, attached to or otherwise combined with at least one of the following second devices: an oral airway, ventilating mask, urinary catheter, trocar, a tool tube, and a medical glove. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient and continuous real time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.

A bi-directionally articulable endotracheal tube includes an articulator with a lever, pivoted on a bite block that, via two attached diametrical wires threaded through the tube wall, controls an articulee with two asymmetric notches sequestrated by three nested, specialized cuffs. A connector having an oval cross-section can effectively house and stopper a video stylet whose flexible tip is nimbly responsive to the articulator. The endotracheal tube can be partially styletted for routine intubation in a direct or video laryngoscopy, or video styletted as a ubiquitous alternative to intubative fiber optic bronchoscope and in combination with a video laryngoscope for dual imaging intubation.

Exemplary endotracheal tubes are provided. The endotracheal tube includes a tubular member extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and defining an outer surface and an inner surface of the tubular member. The endotracheal tube includes a first cuff positioned about a portion of the outer surface of the tubular member, and the first cuff defining an inner surface and an outer surface of the first cuff. The endotracheal tube includes a sensor disposed on or adjacent to the outer surface of the first cuff. The endotracheal tube includes a second cuff positioned over the sensor at and least partially over the first cuff. The sensor, which is thereby disposed between the first and second cuffs, allows for accurate measurement of vital signs and/or physiological parameters of the patient.