LARYNGOSCOPE

摘要

A laryngoscope (10) is disclosed, the laryngoscope (10) comprising a unitary body (11) formed of a first material and having portions shaped to define a handle (18) and a blade (28) of the laryngoscope (10), the body (11) having a recess (44) therein shaped to receive one or more electrical components (12,13,14,15) for operation of a light mounted in the blade portion (28), wherein blade (28) comprises a first surface (32) which faces away from the handle portion (18); and a cover material (17) moulded over a portion of the first surface (32), said cover material (17) being softer than the first material so as to provide a resilient portion (17) which can be pressed against a patient's teeth during use of the laryngoscope (10).

主权项

1. A laryngoscope comprising:
a unitary body formed of a first material and having portions shaped to define a handle and a blade of the laryngoscope, the body having a recess therein shaped to receive one or more electrical components for operation of a light mounted in the blade portion, the blade comprising:
a first surface which faces away from the handle portion; anda cover material moulded over a portion of the first surface, said cover material being softer than the first material so as to provide a resilient portion which can be pressed against a patient's teeth during use of the laryngoscope, wherein the electrical component comprises a switch, and the laryngoscope further comprises a closure member shaped to cover the recess, the body and/or closure member comprising an opening through which a switch button is accessible to the user.