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Magill blade<br />

A Magill blade, used in direct laryngoscopy, is straight (not curved). It is designed to lift the<br />

epiglottis directly. It is useful in the pediatric patient due to the long angled epiglottis seen<br />

in this patient population.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Cormack Lehane, Direct laryngoscopy, Epiglottis, Intubation, Laryngoscope, Macintosh<br />

blade<br />

Index<br />

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Chapter 5 - Pediatric <strong>Anesthesia</strong>

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