LARYNGOSCOPE
An exemplary embodiment comprises a laryngoscope comprising a handle; a blade, the blade including a cavity, the cavity housing a lighting system comprising a light source and a battery; and a cover that locks in place over the cavity, wherein the laryngoscope comprises at least one cutout configured to allow an endotracheal tube to pass through.
1 . A laryngoscope comprising:
a handle;
a blade, the blade including a cavity, the cavity housing a lighting system comprising a light source and a battery; and
a cover that locks in place over the cavity,
wherein the laryngoscope comprises at least one cutout configured to allow an endotracheal tube to pass through.
2 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one cutout is a “C” shaped channel.
3 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , further comprising a switch for activating said lighting system.
4 . A laryngoscope as in claim 3 , further comprising a protrusion that extends outward from the blade to protect the switch from inadvertent activating and deactivating.
5 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , wherein the light source is an LED light.
6 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , wherein the cavity tapers in size such that it is smaller at the distal end of the blade.
7 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the blade, the handle, and the cover are made from high volume moldable reinforced plastics.
8 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , wherein at least the blade is molded from a low conductivity polymer.
9 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , wherein at least the blade is molded from a radiolucent polymer.
10 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , wherein a proximal end of the blade does not extend over the top of the handle.
11 . A laryngoscope as in claim 1 , wherein a side of the blade opposite a side connected to the handle does not extend over the handle.