Figure 2-6. Placement of the laryngoscope.
Figure 2-7. Visualization of the epiglottis.
(6) Advance the tip of the blade and lift it to visualize the vocal cords. If you
are using a straight blade, place the tip of the blade under the epiglottis. If you are
using a curved blade, put the tip of the blade on the vallecula (depression between the
epiglottis and the root of the tongue, either side of the median glossoepiglottic fold).
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