University Of Louisville Research Foundation; Inc.
发明人:
MALLORY, Mary Nan,CUNNINGHAM, Benjamin,CASSON, Adam
申请号：
EP15743864
公开号：
EP3099216A4
申请日:
2015.01.30
申请国别(地区):
EP
年份:
2017
代理人:
摘要：
A laryngoscope with integrated and controllable suction includes a handle and a blade. A suction port is at the proximal end of the handle and is configured for connection to an air source. The suction port defines an opening into one or more air flow paths defined through the laryngoscope, which each terminate at one or more intake ports. In some embodiments, a valve is interposed into each air flow path to regulate air flow along each air flow path. Such a valve is operably connected to a switch mounted on an exterior surface of the laryngoscope, such that manipulation of the switch causes the valve to open or close, thus allowing the physician or other medical professional to control the air flow and selectively apply constant or intermittent suction.
