WHAT IS THE TYPE OF LARYNGOSCOPE SHOWN BELOW ?
Laryngoscope handles comes with an assoment of Miller blades and Macintosh blades . (Adult, Paediatric, Infant and Neonatal) , The basic style of blades available is straight and curved. , The Macintosh blade is positioned in the vallecula, anterior to the epiglottis, lifting it out of the visual pathway, while the Miller blade is positioned posterior to the epiglottis, trapping it while exposing the glottis and vocal folds. Incorrect usage can cause trauma to the front incisors; the correct technique is to displace the chin upwards and forward at the same time, not to use the blade as a lever with the teeth serving as the fulcrum. APPLICATIONS : Helps in intubation during the administration of general anaesthesia or for mechanical ventilation. Detects causes of voice problems, such as breathing voice, hoarse voice, weak voice, or no voice. Detects causes of throat and ear pain. Evaluates difficulty in swallowing: a persistent sensation of lump in the throat, or mucous with blood. Detects strictures or injury to the throat, or obstructive masses in the airway. REF : MILLERS ANESTHESIOLOGY 9TH ED
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