Disclosed is an autoclavable fiber-illuminated stylet and visual probe useful in assisting in the performance of intubations and other medical procedures. The stylet has a removably attached handle having a light source from which extends encased, malleable fiber-optic cables capable of transmitting light to the local area to be seen (e. g. in the vicinity of the epiglottis). The local are may be viewed through a removably attached scope via the second fiber optic cable.
Albert Salerno - Cerritos CA Gabor Racz - Lubbock TX
International Classification:
A61B 106
US Classification:
128 11
Abstract:
A laryngoscope blade having a base member and a blade portion. The blade portion is curved throughout its entire length. The blade portion defines a recessed channel in the top surface thereof, positioned approximately midway between the ends of the blade portion.
Disclosed is a fiber-illuminated stylet or probe useful for among other things in assisting in the performance of intubations. The styler has a handle having a light source from which extends an encased, malleable fiber-optic cable capable of transmitting light to the local area to be seen (e. g. in the vicinity of the epiglottis).
Disclosed is a fiber-illuminated stylet or probe useful for among other things in assisting in the performance of intubations. The stylet has a handle having a light source from which extends an encased, malleable fiber-optic cable capable of transmitting light to the local area to be seen (e. g. in the vicinity of the epiglottis).
