Truphatek International Limited - Laryngoscope Blades & Handles

Laryngoscope Blades & Handles

Q&A

Question: Posted 25-January-08

How does you “Pro” blades compare with the McCoy blade design ?

Answer: Posted 26-January-08

Our Pro designs are very similar to the original designs published by Professor Eamon McCoy. You can see a comparison trial of the McCoy against the Macintosh blades in the reference attached

A comparison between the Macintosh and the McCoy laryngoscope blades

Articulating Tip Blades

Greater flexibility and improved control

Incorporates a movable tip controlled by a lever on the handle of the Pro blade.
Depressing the lever exposes the larynx and glottic opening and simplifies the elevation of the epiglottis.
Unique anti-seize spring design ensures safety in use.
Force applied during intubation is greatly reduced.
Indicated in cases of c-spine precautions, morbid obesity and other causes of anterior glottic exposure.

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International Standard - ISO 7376

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Pro™ Blade with Handle

Shucman Pro™ Set with Dolphin™ Handle

Shucman 2™ Difficult Intubation Set

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Publications

Have you thought of ...?

http://www.nyssa-pga.org/

A comparison between the Macintosh and the McCoy laryngoscope blades

T. M. Cook, MB, BS, FRCA, Senior Registrar, Department of Anaesthesia, Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG, J. P. Tuckey, MB, ChB, FRCA, Seniorg Registrar

"The view of the larynx using the Macintosh laryngoscope and the McCoy levering laryngoscope was assessed in 177 adult patients. The view with the McCoy blade in the neutral position and in the position (neutral or elevated) that gave the ‘best’ view were recorded..."

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Truview EVO2™

Reduces difficult by atleast one grade, making difficult cases easier to intubate.

Continuous oxygen flow at 10 litre per minute extends the window of intubation ;cleans away secretions & prevents fogging.