摘要 |
<p>A laryngoscope (10) is disclosed that has a handle (12) including a mechanism (42) adapted to engage and advance a flexible fiberoptic tube of a bronchoscope. The mechanism is operated by the hand that grasps the handle. The laryngoscope has a blade (14) extending from the handle, which defines a surface extending from the handle to the distal end (18) of the blade. The mechanism includes a guide (124) which overlies the surface to define a channel (122, 28, 126, 128) through which the fiberoptic tube is advanced to the distal end of the blade. The mechanism is positioned to advance the flexible fiberoptic tube through the channel. The mechanism also displaces the guide (124) from the surface allowing the laryngoscope to be removed from the flexible fiberoptic tube.</p> |