Abstract: Universal laryngoscope blades and associated methods are disclosed. A universal laryngoscope blade includes a blade body. The blade body includes a first end and a second end. The second end is configured for insertion into a larynx. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a viewer connected to the blade body. The viewer is configured to function independently from each of a conventional handle and a fiber-illuminated handle. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a blade fitting disposed at the first end of the blade body. The blade fitting is removably connectable to, one at a time, each of a hook-on fitting of the conventional handle and a hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle. The hook-on fitting of the conventional handle has at least one physical dimension that is different from at least one physical dimension of the hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle.

Abstract: Universal laryngoscope blades and associated methods are disclosed. A universal laryngoscope blade includes a blade body. The blade body includes a first end and a second end. The second end is configured for insertion into a larynx. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a viewer connected to the blade body. The viewer is configured to function independently from each of a conventional handle and a fiber-illuminated handle. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a blade fitting disposed at the first end of the blade body. The blade fitting is removably connectable to, one at a time, each of a hook-on fitting of the conventional handle and a hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle. The hook-on fitting of the conventional handle has at least one physical dimension that is different from at least one physical dimension of the hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle.

Abstract: An oxygen mask may include a convex shell having an upper portion and a lower portion and defining a chamber, a rim at least partially around the chamber, a nasal access port in the upper portion, and an oral access port in the lower portion. The nasal access port that is penetratable and/or puncturable to provide access to the chamber, and the oral access port may include a bite block defining a lumen and a valve in the lumen. The oxygen mask may include an inlet into the chamber, an outlet from the chamber, and a sampling port in communication with the chamber. The oxygen mask may include at least one fold or crease configured to allow the bite block to tilt relative to the horizontal axis and/or to translate along the vertical axis.

Abstract: Single use laryngoscope handle for use in an ISO 7376 compatible dual component laryngoscope assembly with an illumination arrangement. The laryngoscope handle includes a plastic hand grip, a plastic end cap, and at least one plastic frangible member for engaging a hand grip and an end cap in a pre-actuated position of an end cap which is broken on application of a relatively minor manual detachment force to the end cap, thereby precluding subsequent use of the laryngoscope handle.

Abstract: A disposable handle assembly may include a housing including an end wall at a distal end of the housing and first extension walls extending from the end wall, an end cap attached to a second extension wall on a proximal end of the housing, and a power source positioned within the housing between the distal end and the end cap. The disposable handle assembly may include a pin positioned within the housing, a circuit wire positioned within the housing, and a plate attachment positioned on the end wall between the first extension walls. The circuit wire may be in electrical contact with the contact plate and an end of the power source received by the end cap. The pin and the contact plate may be electrically connected outside of the housing and close an electrical circuit of the disposable handle assembly.

Abstract: A laryngoscope blade is provided for insertion into a patient's airway. The laryngoscope blade includes a spatula having a top surface, a proximal region, a distal region, and a longitudinal centerline extending from the proximal region to the distal region. A connector base is provided at the proximal end of the spatula for coupling the blade to a laryngoscope handle. A light guide has a first end attached to the connector base by a resilient fastener, and a second end capable of illuminating the patient's airway. A housing is provided adjacent the top surface of the spatula and includes space for receiving a portion of the light guide. The second end of the light guide has a longitudinal axis oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the spatula such that light emitted from the second end of the light guide is oriented directly toward a tip of the spatula.

Abstract: Universal laryngoscope blades and associated methods are disclosed. A universal laryngoscope blade includes a blade body. The blade body includes a first end and a second end. The second end is configured for insertion into a larynx. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a viewer connected to the blade body. The viewer is configured to function independently from each of a conventional handle and a fiber-illuminated handle. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a blade fitting disposed at the first end of the blade body. The blade fitting is removably connectable to, one at a time, each of a hook-on fitting of the conventional handle and a hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle. The hook-on fitting of the conventional handle has at least one physical dimension that is different from at least one physical dimension of the hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle.

Abstract: Single use laryngoscope handle for use in an ISO 7376 compatible dual component laryngoscope assembly with an illumination arrangement. The laryngoscope handle includes a plastic hand grip, a plastic end cap, and at least one plastic frangible member for engaging a hand grip and an end cap in a pre-actuated position of an end cap which is broken on application of a relatively minor manual detachment force to the end cap, thereby precluding subsequent use of the laryngoscope handle.

Abstract: Single use laryngoscope handle for use in an ISO 7376 compatible dual component laryngoscope assembly with an illumination arrangement. The laryngoscope handle includes a plastic hand grip, a plastic end cap, and at least one plastic frangible member for engaging a hand grip and an end cap in a pre-actuated position of an end cap which is broken on application of a relatively minor manual detachment force to the end cap, thereby precluding subsequent use of the laryngoscope handle.

Abstract: A metal laryngoscope blade is provided for use in a laryngoscope including a laryngoscope handle to form an operative generally L-shaped configuration. The blade comprises a metal laryngoscope spatula having a longitudinal centerline, a proximate end and a distal end correspondingly adjacent to and remote from the laryngoscope handle in the operative generally L-shaped configuration, a top surface and a bottom surface correspondingly facing away from and towards the laryngoscope handle in the operative generally L-shaped configuration. The distal end has a leading safety tip contact zone including a front edge and opposite leading side edges meeting the front edge at leading corners. The blade further comprises a non-metal safety tip mounted on said distal end to embed said safety tip contact zone therein.

Abstract: Single use laryngoscope handle for use in an ISO 7376 compatible dual component laryngoscope assembly with an illumination arrangement. The laryngoscope handle includes a plastic hand grip, a plastic end cap, and at least one plastic frangible member for engaging a hand grip and an end cap in a pre-actuated position of an end cap which is broken on application of a relatively minor manual detachment force to the end cap, thereby precluding subsequent use of the laryngoscope handle.