Chevalier Jackson was a surgeon who designed this laryngoscope. Jackson contributed a number of important innovations to direct laryngoscopy, while developing a unique mastery of the technique. Ultimately, he combined this endoscopic proficiency with open surgical techniques.The U-shaped laryngoscope comprises a moulded handle and a long endotracheal insert which has a small connector to allow for a light to illuminate the patient's throat. The item is chrome-plated.Engraved on connecting shaft: Jackson's Laryngoscope, 1901.laryngoscope, chevalier jackson, endoscope, anesthesia, distal illumination, chrome, 1901, jackson's

An illustration hand drawn in black ink on paper showing intubation of the larynx on a reclining head and neck, which is drawn as a cross section showing the inside of the head and the airways. The Chevalier Jackson's laryngoscope is being introduced at the angle of the mouth.laryngoscope, larynx, chevalier jackson's laryngoscope

An illustration hand drawn in black ink on paper showing intubation of the larynx on a reclining head and neck, which is drawn as a cross section showing the inside of the head and the airways. The beak of the Chevalier Jackson's laryngoscope is advanced towards the tip of the epiglottis.laryngoscope, larynx, chevalier jackson's laryngoscope, epiglottis

An illustration hand drawn in black ink on paper showing intubation of the larynx on a reclining head and neck, which is drawn as a cross section showing the inside of the head and the airways. The beak of the Chevalier Jackson's laryngoscope is inside the mouth and engaged with the epiglottis, which is lifted forwards so the glottis is exposed.laryngoscope, larynx, chevalier jackson's laryngoscope, epiglottis

Please refer to The Wood Library for further information about this piece. URL: https://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/museum/item/664/jackson-laryngoscope Chevalier Jackson direct laryngoscope, with attached small light bulb inside the internal blade. Brass coated piece with a large size. This piece has a discoloured and beaten surface with visible hit marks, deformation at the back of the blade and green spots in handle area. The hand anatomic handle is faceted and designed with a thumb rest section at the angle. Welding sections are visible along the blade base external canal and handle attachment area. No inscriptions.Anychevalier jackson, laryngoscope, light bulb, brass

It is likely that this object belonged to Dr Giles.Chevalier Jackson medium size steel made laryngoscope. Hexagonal shape design on handle and arm blade with a thumb support at the handle angle, missing the bulb light and all the system to support it. Deep scratches over the top and under blade with presence of dust marks over the handle, arm and inside the blade canal. Also has a grey paint mark over the top blade area. No stamped inscriptions are present just a label attached with a possible owner's name and a reference code to the museum old catalog.Attached label hand written inscription, Giles / S 4. 13chavalier jackson, laryngoscope, stainless steel