摘要 |
<p>A fluid submersible laryngoscope (10) (Figure 1) includes a hollow handle (11) to contain power supply dry cell batteries (54). A terminal pin (37) is carried by the handle (11) and a conductor (50) is provided to place that pin (37) in electrical energy transmitting relation with a light bulb (25) carried by a blade (12) removably attachable to the handle (11), the blade (12) being insertible into a patient's mouth to illuminate the throat area. Sealing structure (57) is provided between the terminal pin (37) and handle (11) to block access of external fluid into the hollow handle, whether or not the blade (12) is attached to the handle, and when the handle is submerged in fluid.</p> |