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THINKING OF BUYING ...
ity. Its use of standard-shaped Macintosh blades in sizes 2, 3 and 4 flattens
the learning curve for physicians. It also accommodates the elliptical,
tapered D-blade to handle the intubations of more difficult anterior airways,
as well as Miller size 0 and 1 blades to adapt to the oropharyngeal
anatomies of pediatric and neonatal patients. Distal CMOS chip ("chip on the
tip") technology improves image quality and enables a wide field of view,
and still images can be captured and stored on a memory card.
King Systems
King Vision Video Laryngoscope
www.kingsystems.com
(800) 642-5464
Pricing: Reusable display, $999; disposable blades, $299.50
for 10; King Vision kit (reusable display, standard disposable
blade and 3 channeled disposable blades), $1,099
FYI: The King Vision is an affordable, durable, portable
video laryngoscope, designed for indirect laryngoscopy and difficult as well
as routine endotracheal intubations. Its standard blade accommodates minimum mouth openings of 13mm and its channeled blade 18mm, making it
effective for most adult patients. The full-color, glare-free display can weather normal wear and tear and repeated cleaning, while the camera and light
source are enclosed in the disposable blade, protecting the fragile optics.
Lightweight, self-contained and battery-operated, the King Vision display is
packaged in a protective foam case and is water-resistant when assembled.
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