Laryngoscope blade with protective insert

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1997-04-15

1998-07-07

Smith, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Specula

Laryngoscope

A61B 1267

Patent

active

057760535

ABSTRACT:
A laryngoscope blade assembly comprising a unitary blade structure provided with a cutout or recess in the vertical portion of the tongue deflector and a resilient protective insert removably and pivotably coupled to the tongue protector at its proximal and distal ends such the that insert may deflect as a force, such as that applied by a patient's teeth during intubation procedures, vertically deflects the insert into the recess.

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