Intubation

A Video Laryngoscope is an intubation device combining a laryngoscope blade with an integrated video camera and display, providing indirect visualization of the glottis for difficult airway management, emergency intubation, cervical spine precautions, and teaching applications. Available with reusable or disposable blades (Macintosh, Miller, hyperangulated) in sizes 0 (neonatal) to 4 (large adult). Features high-resolution camera (640×480 to 1920×1080), LED illumination, anti-fog system, and 2–7-inch display with recording capability. Primary clinical applications include difficult airway management (anatomical variations, obesity, cervical spine injury), emergency intubation in trauma and critical care, intubation with cervical spine precautions (minimal neck movement), teaching and training (real-time instructor view), documentation of airway anatomy, bariatric patient intubation, and neonatal/pediatric intubation. Class II medical device requiring FDA clearance. Critical safety considerations include anti-fog preparation, clearance of oral secretions, appropriate blade selection, maintaining direct laryngoscopy skills as backup, gentle tissue handling, infection control (disposable blades or sterilization), and battery verification before use.