Miller American Profile Blade Size 1.5 (Small Child)
The American Profile blade lifts the epiglottis more effectively than standard Miller blades, giving you clearer laryngeal visualization during pediatric.
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About the Miller American Profile Blade Size 1.5 (Small Child)
The American Profile blade lifts the epiglottis more effectively than standard Miller blades, giving you clearer laryngeal visualization during pediatric intubations. The straight profile works particularly well for small children where anatomical landmarks can be challenging to identify.
The reduced flange size minimizes soft tissue trauma while maintaining adequate tongue control. Frosted lamps cut down on shadows that can obscure your view during critical airway procedures. Worth noting: the polished finish makes cleaning and sterilization more thorough between cases.
At size 1.5, this blade fills the gap between infant and older pediatric patients. It’s built from surgical stainless steel for long-term reliability in high-volume ORs.
Key Features
- Straight Miller profile for superior epiglottis lifting
- Reduced flange minimizes tissue trauma
- Frosted lamps reduce shadowing
- Polished stainless steel construction
- Size 1.5 for small child applications
Specifications for Miller American Profile Blade Size 1.5 (Small Child)
Materials
- Components: Surgical Stainless Steel
Sizes
- Blade Size: 1.5 (Small Child)
- Available Sizes: 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4
Weight
- Weight: 0.4 lbs
Dimensions
- Blade Dimensions: 130 x 12 mm
Illumination
- Lamp Type: Conventional
- Lamp Notes: Frosted lamps reduce shadow; blades sizes 2, 3, and 4 have lamp on right side
Intended Use
- Applications: Airway management in hospital and procedural settings including operating room, ambulatory surgery center, NICU, ICU, emergency room, and urgent care
Family/Type
- Type: Miller straight blade
