Inventors:
Robert L. Bartlett - Lexington SC
International Classification:
A61B 126
Abstract:
A laryngoscope has a blade and a removably attached handle, which can be fixed to the blade at a desired angle. The blade has a predetermined cross-section of compound curvature defining a plurality of channels, including a viewing channel and a plurality of service channels. The blade also supports twin halogen lights which project light down opposing axial sides of the blade structure. Electric wires run in the service channels between the lights and batteries received in the handle. An adjustable position suction tube is entrained in the blade in another service channel, with an adjustment actuator supported on the handle. A roughened surface is formed in a tongue contact area of the blade to enhance frictional engagement of the patient's tongue.