Vlajković G, Sindjelić R, Marković D, Terzić M
Institut za anesteziju i reanimaciju, Klinicki centar Srbije, Beograd.
Acta Chir Iugosl. 2009;56(1):61-6. doi: 10.2298/aci0901061v.
Both the design and purpose of the laryngoscope have been changed significantly since Alfred Kirstein invented his own "laryngeal mirror"--the autoscope. An initially straight, rigid oesophageal tube has been reshaped into a number of laryngeal blade modifications, suitable for use in various patient subpopulations. A tool initially intended to help otorhynolaryngologists diagnose and treat laryngeal diseases has been transformed into an instrument intended to help anesthesiologists intubate the trachea for the purpose of either anesthesia administration or airway maintenance. As direct laryngoscopy depends greatly upon individual manual skills, there has been almost no beginner who feels no proud of his first successful intubation. Thus, we should never forget the pioneers of laryngoscopy whose curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm enabled us to give a clear and safe look into the larynx.
自从阿尔弗雷德·基尔施泰因发明了他自己的“喉镜”——自体喉镜以来，喉镜的设计和用途都发生了显著变化。最初笔直、刚性的食管管已被重新设计成多种喉镜叶片变体，适用于不同的患者亚群。一种最初旨在帮助耳鼻喉科医生诊断和治疗喉部疾病的工具，已转变为一种旨在帮助麻醉医生为实施麻醉或维持气道而进行气管插管的器械。由于直接喉镜检查在很大程度上依赖于个人的手动技能，几乎没有哪个初学者在首次成功插管后不感到自豪。因此，我们绝不能忘记喉镜检查的先驱者，他们的好奇心、创造力和热情使我们能够清晰、安全地观察喉部。
