Components of the laryngoscope

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Handle 1. Contains battery power source. 2. Fibreoptic scopes contain a fibreoptic bundle in the blade. Blade 1. Base: attaches to handle 2. Tongue: usually perpendicular to the handle, can be either straight (for placement posterior to the epiglottis) or curved (for anterior placement); most are interchangeable. 3. Web: contains electrical connections and bulb. 4. Flange: forms proximal third of the blade.   ArticleDate:20040405 SiteSection: Article

 

   
    
                                            

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