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A new suspension device for laryngeal endoscopy in developing countries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Taiwo G. A. Ijaduola*
Affiliation:
Lagos, Nigeria
*
Taiwo G. A. Ijaduola, F.R.C.S., P.O. Box 5871, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.

Summary

In view of the various technical and electricity maintainance problems with endoscopes in any developing country, a new suspension device for laryngeal endoscopy with a straight-bladed anaesthetic laryngoscope has been described. The advantages of this system are its small size, cheap cost, lack of a chest piece and the use of a non-failing battery source. It also makes use of bipod stands already available in a tonsillectomy set. It can be used in the countryside, and in out-patient and mobile clinics.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1986

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