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F R O M
T H E
S H O W
F L O O R
A "chip at the tip" means you
HANDS ON
Dr. O'Neill
test-drives
Karl StorzEndoscopy's
FIVE scope.
won't have to suffer through
gradually degrading images as
the bundled fibers snap, one by
one. The scope tip also incorporates LED illumination and a
heated lens to eliminate fogging.
Another difference from fiberoptic scopes: Instead of a tunnel-vision view, it shows you a
full-screen, rectangular image
on the monitor. While this isn't entirely necessary, it is impressive. It's
accomplished through the use of a fish-eye lens, which adds a little bit
of distortion, but you can get used to it. Listing at $15,000, this scope
isn't any pricier than a regular fiber-optic one.
Karl Storz also displayed its
LaryngoBloc line of blades for
direct laryngoscopy. The blades
(available in 6 sizes of Miller
and Macintosh) and the long,
BRIGHT BLADE
The LaryngoBloc
blade is single use
for sterility, and a
single piece for
strength.
stubby handles are constructed
as a single piece, and the sturdy
plastic they're made from can
withstand a lot of force without
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