NBN EN ISO 7376 : NOV 2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
   4.1 Design
   4.2 Materials for laryngoscope blades and single-piece
       laryngoscopes
   4.3 Environmental requirements
   4.4 Internal electrical power source
5 Performance requirements
   5.1 Blade and handle hook-on fittings
   5.2 Handle fittings
   5.3 Blade fittings
   5.4 Engagement
   5.5 Operating position
   5.6 Disengagement
6 Lamp for conventional blade
   6.1 Lamp and lamp base contact
   6.2 Screw threads for lamps
7 Lamps for fibre-illuminated laryngoscopes
8 Sockets for conventional blades
   8.1 Dimensions and centre contact
   8.2 Internal screw threads
9 Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
10 Marking and labelling
11 Accompanying documents
Annex A (normative) Test method for security of lamp contact
Annex B (normative) Blade markings
Annex C (informative) Rationale
Bibliography

Gives general requirements for laryngoscopes and critical dimensions for the handle and lamp of hook-on type laryngoscopes. Applicable only to instruments with an electrical power source for illuminating the larynx, since electrical safety requirements may be more stringent for instruments connected to mains or external power packs.