A
multiple function laryngoscope to be used for the safe
intubation of a patient's trachea during a respiratory emergency or as an elective procedure. A two section instrument. Proximally, a reusable
handle that houses a rechargeable battery, electronic circuits that feed a distal
digital image to variable position LCD screen or viewing port, switches and low battery indicator light. Distally, the
handle electrically couples with a disposable curved
scabbard. The
scabbard features a dorsal
endotracheal tube channel with a wavy opening which allows preloading and gentle extraction of different size endotracheal tubes once the patient's trachea has been intubated. The
scabbard's distal end strategically houses a distal sweeper that engages the
epiglottis and exposes the
glottis, an opening for the exit of a preloaded
endotracheal tube, a LED light, a suction /
oxygenation port, and a lens coupled with a
digital imaging system (
CMOS) to digitize and transport a distant
wide field of view. Safe LCD view of one or serial rapid intubations are possible by rapidly replacing for a clean disposable scabbard in case of multiple emergencies.