Abstract: The present invention relates to a laryngoscope blade used to assist practitioners in endotracheal intubation. The blade comprises a longitudinally extending member that has a first end and a second end. The member has a planar lingual surface, a palatal surface and a pair of opposed longitudinal edges. A pair of rails extend outwardly from the planar lingual surface of the member. An element extends outwardly from the palatal surface proximal to one of the longitudinal edges of the pair of edges. A portion of the element overlies and is spaced apart from the palatal surface. A coupler is attached to the first end of the member for attachment to a handle.