Fiber Optic MacIntosh Laryngoscope Blade Size 2

Single-piece stainless steel construction ensures blade integrity. Damaged light pathways can be repaired at a fraction of the cost of replacement blades. Free repolishing service extends product life. Halogen HPX lamps for true tissue color and consistent, long-lasting illumination . Fiber Optic MacIntosh Laryngoscope Blade. Dr. MacIntosh in 1943 originated a new blade design that forever impacted the field of anesthesiology. Currently the most popular of all curved-blade styles, the MacIntosh blade has survived virtually unchanged since its conception. The earlier blades helped to inspire the MacIntosh blade, a design that incorporates a gentle, continuous curve from the tip to the proximal end. The curve is compressed into the vallecula and the blade lifted, indirectly raising the epiglottis. Welch Allyn recently modified the MacIntosh blades by reducing proximal blade height. Thisresults in a lower profile that assists in intubating patients with limited oral access. The Fiber Optic Macintosh blades are available in sizes # 1, 2, 3, 4. Robust Design. Welch Allyn’s laryngoscope design uses a single piece of 304-series stainless steel as its load-bearing member. This one-piece construction of the Welch Allyn blade is more robust than the typical competitive product. Its one-piece blade construction eliminates the potentially weaker soldered or brazed joint. Furthermore the reduced handle and blade weight improve balance and maneuverability, enabling even the most difficult intubations, while the lower proximal blade height aids intubation in patients with limited oral access. Design Features. Welch Allyn’s innovative design incorporates an easy-to-remove light pipe that eliminates the difficult-to clean areas of most competitive laryngoscopes. Removable Light Pipe. Another feature designed to help improve the cleaning of a Welch Allyn blade is its surface finish. Typical laryngoscope finishes have a surface roughness of 32μ in. The surface