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The effect of single use laryngoscopy equipment on illumination for tracheal intubation *
Author(s) -
Anderson K. J.,
Bhandal N.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2002.02691.x
Subject(s) - laryngoscopes , medicine , laryngoscopy , intubation , tracheal intubation , metre , anesthesia , surgery , physics , astronomy
Summary We measured the illumination generated by all 30 Macintosh size 3 laryngoscopes in our department with a lux‐meter and a standardised laryngoscope holding tube. We found a large range in illumination generated (65–3130 lx). We then measured the effect on the illumination for each laryngoscope by covering the blade with a cover (LaryGard). In every case, the illumination was reduced by the LaryGard, the mean (SD) reduction was 67 (19)%. When we compared the illumination generated by a disposable laryngoscope blade with the same power source, we found that the illumination was reduced less than with the standard Macintosh covered by a LaryGard.