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Total airway management begins with Laerdal.


Laerdal[R] Silicone Resuscitators New Features!

Over the past 35 years, Laerdal Silicone Resuscitators have proven to be the leader in reusable resuscitators. This new design enhances convenience and maintains the outstanding quality and economy healthcare professionals have come to rely on.

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The superior feel for lung compliance helps reduce the risk of overinflation. Private label and storage container options are available.

The Laerdal[R] Silicone Resuscitator resuscitator (rĭsŭs`ĭtā'tər), device used to revive a person whose normal breathing has been disrupted. Several types are in wide use.  is a durable, reusable resuscitator with outstanding design and performance features based on over 35 years of experience.

Trachlight[TM] Stylet stylet /sty·let/ (sti´lit)
1. a wire run through a catheter or cannula to render it stiff or to remove debris from its lumen.

2. a slender probe.


sty·let
n.
1.
 and Tracheal tracheal

pertaining to or emanating from trachea.


tracheal aspiration
see transtracheal aspiration.

tracheal band sign
on contrast radiography of a dilated esophagus, the impression made ventrally by the trachea.
 Lightwand A bright choice!

Based upon the principle of trans-illumination of the soft tissues of the neck, the Trachlight device facilitates intubation intubation /in·tu·ba·tion/ (in?too-ba´shun) the insertion of a tube into a body canal or hollow organ, as into the trachea.

endotracheal intubation
 even in the most challenging patients. Lightguided intubation with the Trachlight device has a 99% success rate with an average time to intubate in·tu·bate
v.
To insert a tube into a hollow organ or body passage.



intu·ba
 of less than 25 seconds. (1)

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Wands are available in Adult Multi-Use, Infant Multi-Use, and Child Multi-Use packages of 10.

The Trachlight[TM] Stylet and Tracheal Lightwand--a bright choice for routine and difficult intubations.

Thomas[TM] Endotracheal Tube Holder Improved!

A state-of-the-art improvement over tape fastening methods, the improved Thomas Tube Holder has been re-designed to accommodate Combitubes and LMA's, as well as multiple ET tube sizes.

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The Thomas Tube Holder incorporates a bite block, suction port, and non-stretch head strap. These not only help to maintain a patent airway for optimal patient care, they offer peace of mind to healthcare providers!

(1) O.R. Hang, MD, S.C. Stevens, MD. S. Pytka, MD, I. Morris, MD, G.O. Launcelott, MD, M.F. Murphy, and R.D. Stewart, MD Presentation at American Society of Anesthesiologists The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an association of physicians (primarily anesthesiologists) whose stated goal is to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient.  '93; "Clinical Trial of a New Lightwand Device for Intubation in Patients with Difficult Airways."

For more information, contact your authorized Laerdal Distributor, visit us at www.Laerdal.com or call (877)-LAERDAL (523-7325).

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Publication:FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
Date:Sep 22, 2003
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