foresaw a higher cost of reprocessing and more lost equipment.
Disposables devices therefore made more sense for our outpatient
facilities.
OSM
Dr. Brainard (jason.brainard@cuanschutz.edu) is an associate professor
of anesthesiology and critical care at University of Colorado School of
Medicine, and a staff anesthesiologist and intensivist at University of
Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colo.
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American Diagnostic Corp. (ADC)
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800-232-2670
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the most cost-effec-
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laryngoscope sets
available, publicizing
a $4.99 price for any
size blade or handle,
or $9.99 for one
blade and one handle. Its disposable Macintosh set features three
blades (sizes 2, 3 and 4) and three C-cell size battery handles with
three AAA batteries, while the Miller set features four blades (sizes 0,
1, 2 and 3) and four handles. The blades, made of polycarbonate
rather than metal, are also compatible with any brand of disposable
or reusable handle that meets national standards for laryngoscope
blades.
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