Video laryngoscope
A laryngoscope with a curved blade that incorporates a miniature camera transmitting the glottic image to a screen, enabling indirect visualization of the airway.
How it is used
Used to facilitate endotracheal intubation, particularly in difficult airways, as it improves glottic visualization compared with direct laryngoscopy.
Clinical tip
Current difficult-airway algorithms often recommend video laryngoscopy as an initial step before moving to more invasive techniques.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
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