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Covidien McGrath MAC
Enhanced Direct Laryngoscope
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The pitch:
Direct and video laryngoscopy
combined in a single handpiece.
Dr. Lawson:
The video shows a patient
with a small mouth opening, and the
blade gave a nice view, with no extra
extension of the neck necessary. That
would be good for patients with neck
injuries, osteoarthritis or prior cervical
fusion.
Dr. Rosen:
The slim blade is similar to a
Macintosh, which a lot of people use
and are familiar with. The built-in articu-
lating screen would make screen-teach-
ing convenient. But the handle looks a
bit bulkier in the hand than other avail-
able devices.
