ET Blade & King Airway Update

Submitted by cmurtaugh on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 15:10

The manufacturer of the EquipLite laryngoscope blades is no
longer making them. Rusch/Teleflex has notified BoundTree
that they will no longer ship these LED disposable blades.
Fortunately, Curaplex, the BoundTree house brand, now makes
an LED disposable blade that is fully compatible with our
equipment. They have the benefit of being more rugged and
less expensive. Unfortunately they are not color-coded as the
EquipLite blades were. Be alert to the change and check the
blade before you apply it.

Meanwhile, another manufacturing change has prompted our Medical Directors to make a change
they have long considered. Effective April 1st we will remove the King airways from our pediatric kits.
King 2 and 2.5 kits will no longer be in our supply or procedure. Contact Capt. Manzo if you have
questions.