LARYNGOSCOPE

摘要

The invention relates to a laryngoscope including a handle (16), a light source (14) a power supply means (18) for supplying electrical power to the light source and a blade carried by the handle and extending generally transversely relative thereto and automatic switching means for controlling the supply of power to the light source wherein the switching means includes actuating means in the form of a capacitive sensor (32) having a sensing region (36) for detecting a user?s hand within a predetermined proximity thereto and then automatically actuating the switching means. The laryngoscope also includes detector means operable to detect the remaining level of power of the power supply means in which the detector means is connected to an indicator means (38) for notifying a user of the level of remaining power of the power supply means, wherein the detector means may be actuated by an automatic switching means.