Welch Allyn Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blade – MacIntosh

• The Welch Allyn Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blade MacIntosh is a device used to visualize the larynx, the upper part of the trachea, during intubation.
• Intubation is inserting a tube through the mouth and into the trachea to provide a patient with artificial respiration.
• This procedure performs when a patient is unconscious or unable to breathe on their own, such as during anaesthesia, surgery, or in cases of respiratory failure.
• The MacIntosh blade has a fibre optic light source that provides a bright and clear view of the larynx, even in difficult or low-light conditions; fibre optics are a bundle of thin glass fibres transmitting light from a bulb at one end to the other end.
• It allows for a much brighter and more clear view of the larynx compared to traditional laryngoscope blades that use a bulb located itself.
• One of the significant advantages of the MacIntosh blade is its curved shape which makes it particularly useful for intubating patients with a difficult airway, such as those with a short or thick neck, a large tongue, or a large uvula.
• The curve of the blade allows for better visualization of the larynx and easier insertion of the tube.
• The MacIntosh blade has a built-in handle to manipulate the blade and tube during intubation.
• This handle also allows the edge with various handle-to-blade connector systems, enabling it to have multiple laryngoscope handles.
• Welch Allyn is a well-known manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment known for its high-quality products.
• The Welch Allyn Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blade MacIntosh is widely used in many hospitals and clinics and is a reliable and effective device for intubation.
• In summary, the Welch Allyn Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Blade MacIntosh is an effective device for visualizing the larynx during intubation.
• Known for its bright and clear view, curved shape and built-in handle, it is suitable for intubating patients with difficult airways.
• Welch Allyn, a well-known and reputable company in the field of medical diagnostic equipment, manufactures the device.

Features:

• A single-piece design of Welch Allyn blades can remove the brazed or soldered joint.
• Lightweight. The handle and blade that are lighter help improve balance and manoeuvrability. It helps with the most difficult intubations.
• Convertible. Blades easily switch from light to fibre optic illumination. It makes it affordable to upgrade.
• Repairable. Replace the light pathways that are deteriorating at a fraction of the price of the new blade
• New design. A lower height of the proximal blade aids in intubating patients with limited accessibility to the mouth.
• One-piece construction. A one-piece stainless steel blade guarantees strength to the edges (no joining joints) and lowers the chance of corrosion.
• Halogen HPX illumination. Our fibre optic blades come with Halogen HPX lamps that reflect the exact colour of the tissue and up to 30% more bright and white lighting than standard Halogen lamps.