Laryngoscope blade and method of use
US8012087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laryngoscope blade for use in viewing the vocal cords of a patient in performance of an endotracheal intubation includes a laryngoscope blade portion connectable to a laryngoscope handle to lift the patient's tongue and mandible for viewing the vocal cords and aid in the insertion of an endotracheal tube; and a black light source carried by the blade portion to prompt the visible effects of fluorescence and phosphorescence with respect to the patient's vocal cords for viewing the vocal cords and passing of the endotracheal tube there between during endotracheal intubation.
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