laryngoscope

(noun)

An endoscope used for viewing the interior of the larynx.

Related Terms

Examples of laryngoscope in the following topics:

  • Intubation During Anesthesia

    • The modern conventional laryngoscope consists of a handle containing batteries that power a light and a set of interchangeable blades, which are either straight or curved .
    • The decision to use a straight or curved laryngoscope blade depends partly on the specific anatomical features of the airway, and partly on the personal experience and preference of the laryngoscopist.