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Q&A

Q:	What exactly is the Optishape™ and what advantages does it have over the disposable stylets that are generally used?
A:	The Optishape™ is re-usable pre-formed stylet that is manufactured out of flexible stainless steel. The shape was defined from a very extensive literature search of the “ideal shape” to maximize successful intubation and then proven in actual patients. Using Optishape™ avoids all the need and hassle of trying to bend a stylet into the appropriate hockey- shape minutes before having to intubate the patient. While the shape of the Optishape™ has been defined, the stylet will allow for some personal “fine-tuning” and because it is made of medical grade stainless steel, the Optishape™ can be used and then autoclaved or sterilized by any method that is available.
Q:	In which situations should I use Optishape™
A:	All indirect laryngoscopes allow you to visualize the epiglottis really quickly. However, trying to insert a flexible plastic ET-tube into the glottis is more difficult, The Optishape™ inserted inside the ET-Tube gives rigidity and the correct curvature to allow easier maneuvering and entry of the ET-tube.

OptiShape™ Stylets

An end to bending of E-t tube guides

Each stylet comprises of :

A flexible preformed member with built-in shape memory that allows repeated usage of the stylet without the need to rebend it,
A stiff central member for greater control over the stylet's movement,
A proximal J-shape end for proper positioning of the stylet in the endo-trachial tube,
A c-shaped distal end to reduce the friction forces during insertion of the stylet into the endo-trachial tube.

Sizes available to fit following ET-Tubes:

Size	Item Code
2.5 - 3.5	410000
4.0 - 5.5	410009
5.0 - 6.5	410001
7.0 - 9.5	410004

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Tru-Cable™

Fits all light sources + all instruments through use of special end connectors at both instrument and light source ends.

Top quality A2 fibre-optic raw material from Schott, Germany used to provide high light transmissions, large aperture angles and low colour shift.