A blade (20) for a laryngoscope (10) includes a proximal end (24), which is mechanically connected or connectable to a handle (16), a distal end (22), and an opening (52) near the distal end (22) of the blade (20). The opening (52) is arranged and configured in such a way that a view can be obtained, through the opening (52), from the side (28) to be directed toward a patient's palate during the intended use of the blade (20) to the side (26) to be directed toward the base of the patient's tongue during the intended use of the blade (20).
