Patent ID: 8529442
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A laryngoscope sheath for insertion into the mouth, the sheath defining a proximal side and an anterior side, the anterior side generally contacts the tongue when the sheath is inserted into the mouth, comprising: a first ridge and a second ridge extending outwardly from the anterior side of the sheath and extending along the length of the sheath, the first ridge and second ridge defining an externally disposed channel; a first tube guide located at the terminal end of the externally disposed channel and extending outwardly generally along the defined first ridge of the sheath; a second tube guide at the terminal end of the externally disposed channel and extending outwardly generally along the defined first ridge of the sheath, and a spatula coupled to an anterior side of the second tube guide, the spatula extending outwardly from the second tube guide such that the spatula defines a plane that is generally parallel to a plane defined by the externally disposed channel and the spatula is configured to displace an epiglottis of a patient.