Mac 3 vs Mac 4: the mechanical disadvantage of a longer blade

Demonstration of the impact of increased laryngoscope blade length on ability to lift the tissues at the tip of the blade. This produces a significant advantage of the Mac 3 in getting an optimal view of the larynx where it is long enough for the blade tip to be placed correctly in the vallecula fossa. Choosing the shortest blade that is long enough will give you your best attempt.

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