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2. Tracheal intubation - Wikipedia

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   While the Macintosh blade is the most commonly utilized curved laryngoscope blade, the Miller blade is the preferred option for straight blade intubation. Both blades are available in various sizes, ranging from size 0 (infant) to size 4 (large adult), catering to patients of different ages and anatomies.

3. Laryngoscopy - Wikipedia

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   The Macintosh blade is the most widely used of the curved laryngoscope blades, [16] while the Miller blade [17] is the most popular style of straight blade. [18] Both Miller and Macintosh laryngoscope blades are available in sizes 0 (neonatal) through 4 (large adult).

4. Airtraq - Wikipedia

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   Apart from the integrated optical system, the handle and blade of the Airtraq laryngoscope also contain a channel for the placement and insertion of the endotracheal tube. The Airtraq laryngoscope is available in four sizes ranging from Infant (size 0) to large Adult (size 3). The large adult size requires a minimal mouth opening of 18 mm.

5. List of instruments used in otorhinolaryngology, head and ...

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   -do-; long blades ( uses: in operations such as Submucous Resection of the nasal septum) •Killian's long bladed nasal speculum-do-; long blades and with handles; used more operations like SMR & Septoplasty. ( advantage: blade can be adjusted and fixed with screws, to avoid strain due to holding ) •Lempert's endaural speculum: open the ear canal

6. Laryngeal tube - Wikipedia

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   The laryngeal tube is also recommended for medical personnel not experienced in tracheal intubation, and as a rescue device when intubation has failed in adults. [16] According to the manufacturer the use of Laryngeal tubes is contraindicated in people with an intact gag reflex , known oesophageal disease , and people who have ingested caustic ...

7. Instruments used in anesthesiology - Wikipedia

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   Laryngoscope: used to view larynx including the vocal cords, the glottis, etc. Endotracheal tube: a tube introduced into the patient's trachea to maintain a patient to ensure that air reaches the lungs for respiration: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) a less stimulating alternative to an endotracheal tube Endoscope: to look inside the larynx ...

8. Epiglottic vallecula - Wikipedia

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   The vallecula is an important reference landmark used during intubation of the trachea. The procedure requires the blade-tip of a Macintosh-style laryngoscope to be placed as far as possible into the vallecula in order to facilitate directly visualizing the glottis .

9. Tracheal tube - Wikipedia

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   For human use, tubes range in size from 2 to 10.5 mm in internal diameter (ID). The size is chosen based on the patient's body size, with the smaller sizes being used for pediatric and neonatal patients. Tubes larger than 6 mm ID usually have an inflatable cuff. Originally made from red rubber, most modern tubes are made from polyvinyl chloride ...