One aspect of the present disclosure can include an intubating airway. The intubating airway can include a first component (14) having a first guiding surface and a second articulating component (16) that is attached to the first component via a hinge and has a second guiding surface. In a closed configuration, the first and second guiding surfaces can be flush with one another so that the first and second components collectively define a conduit having an interior passage that is dimensioned to direct a fiber-optic scope or an endotracheal tube extending through the interior passage for tracheal intubation. In an open configuration, the first and second guiding surfaces are not flush with one another so that no such conduit is formed.

An attachment assembly for a camera arm of a video laryngoscope including a spatula and a protective cap, wherein the spatula has a base body with a handle end and a patient end opposite the handle end as well as a channel formed in the base body for receiving the camera arm, wherein the channel is open both towards the handle end and towards the patient end, wherein the protective cap is a component part separate from the spatula, is insertable into the channel and includes an at least partially transparent protective section, wherein the protective cap is designed such that a tip of the camera arm of the video laryngoscope can be engaged in the protective section and to be covered by the protective section. Moreover, a video laryngoscope system is shown.

An attachment assembly for a camera arm of a video laryngoscope including a spatula and a protective cap, wherein the spatula has a base body with a handle end and a patient end opposite the handle end as well as a channel formed in the base body for receiving the camera arm, wherein the channel is open both towards the handle end and towards the patient end, wherein the protective cap is a component part separate from the spatula, is insertable into the channel and includes an at least partially transparent protective section, wherein the protective cap is designed such that a tip of the camera arm of the video laryngoscope can be engaged in the protective section and to be covered by the protective section. Moreover, a video laryngoscope system is shown.

This application discloses embodiments for a device contemplated for use by combat medics and first responders for rapid treatment of Zone 2 penetrating neck injuries. The device incorporates a support arm and an occlusion arm featuring an occluding head which is applied to the wound. In certain embodiments, the support arm is in the form of a detachable neck support which attaches to a laryngoscope blade.

This application discloses embodiments for a device contemplated for use by combat medics and first responders for rapid treatment of Zone 2 penetrating neck injuries. The device incorporates a support arm and an occlusion arm featuring an occluding head which is applied to the wound. In certain embodiments, the support arm is in the form of a detachable neck support which attaches to a laryngoscope blade.

Disclosed herein are systems and techniques for compensating for insertion of an instrument into a working channel of another instrument in a surgical system. According to one embodiment, a method of compensation includes: detecting insertion of an insertable instrument into a working channel of a flexible instrument; detecting, based on a data signal from at least one sensor, a position change of a distal portion of the flexible instrument from an initial position: generating a control signal based on the detected position change; and adjusting a tensioning of a pull wire based on the control signal to return the distal portion to the initial position.

An intubation assistance device includes an electronic controller configured to: identify, from one or more images of a patient, information about the patient including at least a diameter of a trachea and a length of an intubation pathway; determine a recommended ETT size including an ETT diameter and an ETT depth of insertion from the determined diameter of the trachea and the determined length of the intubation pathway; and display the recommended ETT size on a display device.

An intubation assistance device includes an electronic controller configured to: identify, from one or more images of a patient, information about the patient including at least a diameter of a trachea and a length of an intubation pathway; determine a recommended ETT size including an ETT diameter and an ETT depth of insertion from the determined diameter of the trachea and the determined length of the intubation pathway; and display the recommended ETT size on a display device.

A medical instrument for enhancing diagnosis and treatment comprising a handle, an ablation probe extending from the handle, a catheter extending from the handle. The catheter defines a lumen and the ablation probe is located within the lumen of the catheter. A port in fluid communication with the lumen of the catheter is configured for connection to a vacuum or fluid source, and application of a vacuum or an injection of fluid creates a consistent zone of permittivity around the ablation probe.

Certain aspects relate to biopsy apparatuses, systems and techniques for biopsy using a biopsy pattern. Some aspects relate to moving a distal portion of a medical instrument to one or more sample locations of the biopsy pattern and guiding the instrument to obtain tissue samples from the sample locations within the biopsy pattern. Some aspects relate to obtaining the biopsy pattern and adjusting the sample locations within the biopsy pattern based on various factors such as anatomical features.