Patent ID: 6843769
Filing Date: 2005-01-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An optical-light emitting laryngoscope for naso-tracheal and/or oral-tracheal intubation and/or for visualizing the opening of the trachea, of the type comprising: a hollow, tubular main body having proximal end and a distal end such that proceeding from the proximal end is a first section that is straight and which continues to a second section that is anatomically curved in a shape for insertion into the inside of the mouth and the access zone of the larynx and terminating at the distal end which has angled walls; and a light source positioned at the distal end of the main body, wherein said main body provides an uninterrupted internal pathway for introduction of a device from the proximal end to the distal end thereof and wherein the main body includes a separate visualization duct positioned within the main body which extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the main body, the visualization duct comprising: