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Rigid Laryngoscope

-instrument used to visualize the larynx and assist in properly advancing the distal tip of the ETT past the vocal cords
-Macintosh and Miller blades are generally the most common in use
-Macintosh is the curved blade
-Miller is the straight blade

Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscope

-allows for indirect visualization of the larynx when using a rigid laryngoscope is not deemed appropriate