A NEW HINGED TIP LARYNGOSCOPE

The McCoy laryngoscope undoubtedly improves the view of the vocal cord s during difficult tracheal intubation. An inherent design problem wit h the McCoy blade is the need to relax the grip on the laryngoscope ha ndle at the point when stability is most necessary. A new hinged tip b lade is described which is operated by a button mechanism on a seconda ry handle that runs adjacent to the standard handle. This modification offers the possibility of better stability and ease of manipulation w hilst maintaining all the benefits of the McCoy blade.