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What are the advantages of fiber optic laryngoscopes over those with standard illumination?

April 26, 2017advantages fiber illumination optic standard

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What are the advantages of fiber optic laryngoscopes over those with standard illumination?

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There are two. Performance and safety. Fiber optic laryngoscopes provide a brighter, whiter light permitting better view and observation of true tissue color. Because the light source is contained in the battery handle, they are cooler reducing the risk of patient injury.