Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laryngoscope may include forming a blade being straight and having a handle side and a non-handle side, the blade including a structure that extends from a proximal end to a distal end, and configured to connect to a handle at the proximal end. A first channel may be formed through the structure. The first channel may be configured to enable optical signals to pass therethrough. The first channel may include (i) a first aperture disposed at the proximal end of the first channel and (ii) a second aperture disposed at the distal end of the first channel. The second aperture may be oriented at an offset angle toward the handle side such that images captured via the second aperture are at the offset angle.

Abstract: A laryngoscope that includes a low-profile, straight laryngoscope blade that is thin and tapered in width and height, and designed to be intuitive in use and function. A distal tip of the blade may be configured to be placed in the anterior oropharynx with the angled camera (e.g., 10 degrees-40 degrees), thereby providing views of the airway and facilitating blade advancement. Real-time image data collected during a laryngoscopy may be communicated to a medical professional for immediate and ongoing feedback during a laryngoscopy or communicated to an electronic medical record. The laryngoscope provides first responders and airway managers of varying abilities a unique, portable, wireless laryngoscope to optimally manage airways and provide the greatest likelihood of safe, atraumatic airway access. The laryngoscope with the transformational laryngoscope blade design having an angled camera and wireless video forms a singular, effective instrument for airway managers and medical professionals.