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Rusch Single-Use Laryngoscope Blades
I was impressed by both the quality of the light (11,000 lux, which is
very high for laryngoscopes) and the feel of these new disposable
blades, which are color-coded and come in both Miller and MAC sizes.
I'm also glad to see that Teleflex is taking environmental concerns
seriously.
The blades, the handles and the batteries aren't just disposable,
they're recyclable. Teleflex has partnered with a medical waste man-
agement company that will pick up the used tools, ship them out to be
recycled and replenish supplies.
I think that's great, and it could actually save money, because facili-
ties spend a lot to dispose of waste. Will these cost less than reusable
blades? I don't know, but it's a good way to address the environmental
impact that disposables can have.
OSM
Dr. Baratta (jaime.baratta@gmail.com) is the director of regional anesthesia
at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
