The Propper Flip-Tip blade is a modification of the traditional macintosh blade designed to improve visualization of the larynx, and can assist in both non complicated and difficult intubations. The instrument is especially suitable in situations of unpredictable airway condition in emergency rooms, ambulance services, etc.
Manipulation with The Propper Flip-Tip laryngoscope does not require additional training and reduces risk of tooth damage and laryngeal tissue injury. The Propper Flip-Tip blade can simplify elevation of the epiglottis for the following conditions:
- Spine or head trauma
- Reduced thyromental distance
- Short or immobilized neck
- Obesity
- Swollend tissue of the larynx
- Pregnancy
- Prominent upper teeth
- Poor mouth opening
- Enlarged tongue and its backward position
- Anatomically designed to improve visibility of the vocal chords
- Provide a precise control of the lever to expose the epiglottis
- The blade tip is adjustable through 70 degree
- Blades are steam sterilizable with standard wrapped cycles
- Satin finished blade surface to reduce light reflections
- Integrated fiber optic design
- High quality material for the levering system, tip, and spring mechanism
- Compatible with "Green" ISO 7376-3 fiber-optic standard
- 5 mm fiber-optic bundle coupled with a xenon reflecting bulb in the handle provides brigh and white illumination
- Handle with a special compartment for lamp and batteries
