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Macintosh blade<br />

<strong>The</strong> Macintosh blade is a curved blade used in direct laryngoscopy and is the one in most<br />

common use today. Size 3 is the standard size for use on an average-sized adult. Smaller<br />

sizes are used in children; a size 4 is available for very large adults.<br />

<strong>The</strong> tip of the Macintosh blade is placed in the vallecula such that upward pressure on the<br />

tongue will lift the epiglottis, thus exposing the larynx.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Direct laryngoscopy, Epiglottis, Intubation, Laryngoscope, Magill blade, Vallecula<br />

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Chapter 1 - Airway Management

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