LARYNGEAL MIRRORS:
laryngeal mirror is a critical diagnostic tool in otolaryngology (ENT), used for indirect visualization of the larynx, vocal cords, and surrounding throat structures. Its design facilitates non-invasive examination, allowing clear observation of the vocal area. Key features include a polished mirror surface for accurate reflections, multiple size options, and a comfortable handle with an angled neck to enhance access and maneuverability. Made of sterilizable materials and often treated with an anti-fog coating, it ensures hygiene and clarity.
- Mirror Surface: The mirror has a highly polished, circular, or oval surface to ensure clear, distortion-free reflections. This reflective surface is angled at about 45 degrees, allowing practitioners to view the vocal cords and laryngeal structures when placed at the back of the throat.
- Size Variations: Mirrors come in different diameters, typically ranging from 5 to 25 millimeters. Numbered sizes (such as 0 to 6) help match different patient anatomies—from children to adults—ensuring a comfortable, accurate examination for each individual.
- Handle: Usually made from stainless steel or durable plastic, the handle is designed for comfortable grip and precision. It’s long enough to reach the larynx while keeping the practitioner’s hand clear of the patient’s face, ensuring easy control and stability during examination.
- Angled Neck: The neck of the mirror is angled, usually with a slight bend close to the mirror end, facilitating access to the laryngeal region. This angle also helps the examiner maintain a natural wrist position while manipulating the tool, reducing strain and improving accuracy.
- Sterilizable Material: Typically constructed from stainless steel, laryngeal mirrors can be easily sterilized, preventing cross-contamination between patients. This material choice ensures durability, resilience to frequent cleaning, and hygiene compliance in medical settings.
- Anti-Fog Coating: Some laryngeal mirrors have an anti-fog coating to prevent moisture condensation from the patient’s breath, maintaining a clear view. In cases without this coating, practitioners may warm the mirror briefly to reduce fogging, an effective technique to preserve visibility.
- Light Compatibility: Laryngeal mirrors are designed to work in conjunction with an external light source, often a headlamp or overhead light, which reflects off the mirror and illuminates the throat area. This feature is essential in the dark cavity of the mouth, allowing clear visibility of the laryngeal structures and vocal cords.
- Technical Specifications:
- The primary function of the instrument: visual examination of the larynx, or voice box, typically used in ENT
- Material: Surgical Grade Aluminum and Steel
- category: Tonsillectomy
- Re-Usable: Yes ( need sterilization for reuse each time )
- Sterilise: No
- Finish: Satin
- Grade: Premium OR
- Ultrasonic clean: Yes
- Latex: Lates Free
packing:
this instrument is supplied in zipper packingor in special packing on-demand
- The primary function of the instrument: visual examination of the larynx, or voice box, typically used in ENT
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