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A laryngoscope is a Medical Instrument that is used to obtain a view of the Glottis by ''direct Laryngoscopy ''. It consists of a handle (incorporating a Battery ) and a Blade with a Source of Light . Direct laryngoscopy is done with the Patient lying on his or her back; the larygoscope is inserted into the Mouth to push away the Tongue and lift the Epiglottis so that a view of the Glottis is possible. This procedure is most often employed in Tracheal Intubation . It is painful and extremely uncomfortable and is usually not done in Conscious Patient s. It is performed to facilitate Endotracheal Intubation as part of a General Anesthetic or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation following a Cardiac Arrest . The laryngoscope was invented by Manuel Garcia , Professor of Music, and singing teacher for Jenny Lind , the "Swedish Nightingale". |