Abstract: An improved medical instrument having a rigid blade, a handle, a power source, and an easily removable video imaging device such as a video monitor is provided. The distal end comprises a series of channels extending along the blade in which one houses a fiber optic illuminating bundle for transmitting light into an area beyond said distal end of the blade, another channel carries an image bundle for transmitting visual images from said area to a position adjacent said proximal end of said blade and a third channel houses an intubation tube installation device or other instrument. The images are carried through the channel and the handle to the video imaging device. A quick release adaptor is connected through a hollow tube containing the image bundle to the laryngoscope handle at the end opposite the blade. The video imaging device is attached to the adaptor and may be easily release or detached therefrom.

Abstract: An improved medical instrument having a rigid blade, a handle, a power source, and an easily removable video imaging device such as a video monitor is provided. The distal end comprises a series of channels extending along the blade in which one houses a fiber optic illuminating bundle for transmitting light into an area beyond said distal end of the blade, another channel carries an image bundle for transmitting visual images from said area to a position adjacent said proximal end of said blade and a third channel houses an intubation tube installation device or other instrument. The images are carried through the channel and the handle to the video imaging device. A quick release adaptor is connected through a hollow tube containing the image bundle to the laryngoscope handle at the end opposite the blade. The video imaging device is attached to the adaptor and may be easily release or detached therefrom.