Miller Laryngoscope System

Description

Miller Laryngoscope System

The Miller laryngoscope uses a straight blade to view the larynx. Clinicians use it during intubation and airway examination, and it is common in pediatric practice.

The straight blade

Robert Miller introduced his straight blade in the 1940s. Since then, it has become one of the two best-known blade shapes. The other is the curved Macintosh blade.

Five blade lengths

We list single blades of 55, 80, 130, 175 and 180 mm. So you can cover very small to large patients from one system. Each blade is available on its own.

Seven options

On top of those five, there are two complete Miller sets: one with four blades, one with three. That makes seven options. Ask us what each Miller set contains.

Stocking the right sizes

Units that treat children often keep the shorter blades close at hand. Meanwhile, adult units may focus on the longer sizes. Many departments hold spares of the sizes they use most.

Caring for your Miller blades

Reprocess each blade according to your hospital’s policy for airway devices. First, remove visible residue, then clean the blade thoroughly. Finally, dry it and package it for storage.

Miller laryngoscope specifications

• Straight-blade system
• Sets: complete with four, or complete with three
• Single blades: 55, 80, 130, 175 or 180 mm
• Stainless steel

Ordering Miller sets and blades

Should a Miller blade show a workmanship defect, our three-year warranty handles it. Someone at our Atlanta office inspects each blade by hand before dispatch. The FAQ section explains ordering and returns. For steel, we follow ASTM F899. Another straight-blade pattern is the Foregger Wisconsin system. Also see our ENT instruments list.

Miller blades are for professional use. Our care notes describe straight blade photos and the reason stainless steel holds nickel. Our delivery page explains shipping.