In a right handed person, laryngoscope should be held with:
Laryngoscope is designed to be held in left hand by both right and left handed persons. If it is held by right hand the closed covered pa of the blade will block the view of glottis and make inseion of endotracheal tube difficult. Right hand is used to retract the lips and guide the laryngoscope and to handle suction and instruments.
Right hand
Left hand
Either hand
Both hand