Even though the disposable sheaths are cheaper per item, the cost
can add up quickly, says Dr. Loeb. So you'll want to take into
account how often you anticipate using these devices to figure out
which system suits your facility.
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AMBU
King Vision aBlade Video Laryngoscope
ambuusa.com
800-262-8462
Price: not disclosed
FYI: AMBu's King Vision aBlade hand-
held video laryngoscope has a 2.4-inch
color TFT LCD display that provides a
160-degree viewing field. The dispos-
able blades come in 3 sizes, to cover
patients of all ages, and 2 different
shapes to allow for guided or non-
guided insertions. The blades also
have an anti-fog coating. The device
uses 3 AAA batteries, which last about
90 minutes. you can connect the scope
to an external video monitor or
recording device.
