HyScope

Special Features

·      Malleability

·      Steerable

·      Adaptable

·      Low profile

·      Less stimulating

·      Improved visualization

·      Reduced trauma risk

·      One-handed operation

·      Versatile positioning

·      Reusable

·      Easy to learn

·      Enhanced maneuverability

It is predicted that the learning curve of the HyScope is short, and skill sustainability is high, such that it may be used by a range of clinicians, including pre-hospital emergency personnel, emergency room staff, intensive care units, and the operating room setting. The intubation device will be useful for those called to manage airways in non-operating rooms and non-intensive care environments.

The HyScope may also be used for non-intubation purposes to inspect the oral cavity and pharynx. In this case, like that for airway management, the design permits greater stability during inspection of the cavity. The HyScope also allows the practitioner to stand above the patient’s airway with less exposure to airborne viruses and/or patient secretions. 

The HyScope is a light, low-profile device that is designed to be anatomically correct, allowing intubation through all anatomic variations and, when necessary, through narrow spaces. The device is easy to pass, and, after application of topical local anesthetic, easy to place and comfortable for the awake patient.

The HyScope is built to enhance procedural success while ensuring user-friendly operation. Its combination of rigidity for stability, malleability for personal preferences, and steerability for adaptability offers a powerful solution for healthcare providers facing airway management challenges. By incorporating intuitive controls and advanced functionality, this device empowers medical professionals to perform intubations with greater confidence, improving both patient care and clinical efficiency.

For optimal visualization, the HyScope incorporates advanced imaging capabilities. It contains fiber optic light bundles and an image transmission bundle, like a bronchoscope, providing the operator with a clear view of the patient’s airway structures. This visual clarity allows for precise navigation and placement of the endotracheal tube, improving first-pass intubation success while reducing the risk of complications.

 Alternatively, the device can be equipped with a digital light source or a miniature chip at the distal end, which electronically transmits images for enhanced visualization. These advanced imaging options ensure real-time guidance, improving accuracy during the intubation process. The innovative design of theHyScopereduces the need for a flexible fiberoptic scope to enter deep into the airway and minimizes the risk of trauma to delicate tissues. Operators can position the device just above or slightly within the airway to safely guide the endotracheal tube into place.