Laryngoscope
Laryngoscope is medical device have thin tube with a light that allow direct vision of throat/larynx/voice box.
Laryngoscope device helps both diagnosis and treatment of disease of larynx.
Laryngoscopy is procedure of visual examination back of the throat, where the voice box (larynx) containing the vocal cords is located.
Laryngoscope is an instrument used for intubation and direct laryngoscopy.
It consists of two parts;
1. The blade and
2. Thee handle
Laryngoscope Blade
Laryngoscope Blade available in; straight and curve blade.
1. Staight blade (Miller)
Straight blade is used to depress the tongue.
In infants, the straight blade is preferred.
2. Curved blade (Macintosh)
Curved blade pushes the epiglottis to one side to visualize the glottis.
In older children (> 8 years), the curved blade is preferred.
Sizes of Laryngoscope
Sizes of blade;
Size 0, Size 1, Size 2, Size 3, Size 4, Size 5
Sizes of handle;
Large, Medium, Penlight, Stubby, Mini.
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