Product Description

Welch Allyn modified the original Miller blade, developed with Welch Allyn in 1941, to improve its functionality and field of view. First, the blade or tongue of the blade was flattened so that the patient's tongue would be swept aside, rather than compressed. The flat base helps to hold the tongue out of the field of view. Overall field of view was increased by modifying the cross-sectional area of the blade without altering width or height.

Features & Benefits

• The one-piece construction of Welch Allyn blades eliminates the potentially weaker soldered or brazed joint
• Reduced handle and blade weight for improved balance and maneuverability facilitates even the most difficult intubations
• Blades easily convert from lamp to fiber optic illumination. Makes upgrading economical
• Replace deteriorating light pathways for a fraction of the cost of a replacement blade
• Reduced proximal blade height assists in intubating patients with limited oral access