laryngoscope blades

[asy]

Sorry to reopen that debate but i just now got to read this locked thread: "Would you stick that laryngoscope blade in your mouth????".

I really don't wish to aggravate people all over again, just to add an interesting point.

GAmedic1506 wrote -

What procedures do you use to insure your blades are clean ? Do you autoclave, soak in cleaning agent, or use disposable. Would you stick any of the blades that are currently on your bus, in your own mouth. If not, why do your patients deserve less ?

- I agree with those who said that intubation it is not a sterile procedure and that whoever needs it do not complain..

I hope no one will get offended, I mean this with all seriousness and I'm sure some have done it too.

I now work where we have both disposable and regular blades (which we clean).

But what I wanted to add is: at some respected (!) facilities here, we use CONDOMS to cover the blades.

I'm not kidding; try it out. Best when needed for more than one patient at a short time. :oops:

P.S.: PLEASE try to keep this thread civilized.. i know there are endless joke possibilities now :wink: .

(Yes, I bet the condom company DOES wonder what's going on there when they order them by the boxes... Yes, those are MEDICAL facilities.. Yes, the condoms ARE disposable... and... what was it about 'sticking it in your mouth'..?)

[Scaramedic]

Wow that is a very good idea. Never considered it uuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrggggggggggg fighting urge for smart ass comment aaaaaaaaaaarggggghhh I'm OK, but it does make sense.

Peace,

Marty

:joker:

Edit: P.S. Glad to see your safe. You, your family and all of Israel are in our thoughts.

[akflightmedic]

Only comment I have is that is a heck of a time to find out they have a latex allergy.

Of course is you want to practice your surg crics, by all means...

[flight-lp]

With or without spermacide????

Ribbed for her pleasure!!!!!

Sorry, couldn't resist..........................

[Ridryder 911]

Sorry ... can't resist .. New meaning for "deep throat"[/font:9d793c752f] :oops:

[akroeze]

"Sir, I have a very serious topic to discuss with you. As you now, you have had a very large heart attack and you're not out of the woods yet. If your heart were to stop, we need to know.... what flavour of condom would you prefer?"

[Nate]

If you cover the blade and then try to intubate...aren't you creating problems because you no longer can see as well?

[akroeze]

Also:

"Sir, I'm sorry that your 74 year old father died. It's my duty to inform you that the cause of death will be listed as 'condom lodged in throat.'"

[hammerpcp]

Add a little warming gel and you almost have a pleasant intubating experience.

[MedicDude]

I think you can get non-latex condoms now... Polyurethane or something... But it's certainly an interesting idea! Too bad they don't make disposasble laryngoscope covers for that purpose. (interesting entrepreneureal opportunity, maybe?) 8)