You are assisting a paramedic with the placement of an endotracheal tube. The paramedic states that he needs to indirectly lift the epiglottis by pressing on the ligament located in the vallecula to visualize the vocal cords. Which laryngoscope blade should you hand him?

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A curved laryngoscope blade is the best choice for indirectly lifting the epiglottis by pressing on the ligament located in the vallecula to visualize the vocal cords. The curved blade allows the insertion of the laryngoscope into the vallecula and then lifts upward, indirectly moving the epiglottis out of the way for better visualization of the vocal cords.

You Are Assisting a Paramedic with the Placement of an Endotracheal