The ARIA (Automated Robotic Intubation Apparatus) laryngoscope is an improved design of the laryngoscope that allows for use in multiple settings and is expected to reduce time and attempts at laryngoscopy.
This new design of laryngoscope improves upon traditional laryngoscopy, an airway exam, in several ways by having a central channel that allows for an endoscope to be placed into the patient’s glottic opening and having blades that can be separated after insertion of the endotracheal tube. This design allows the physician to seamlessly transition from direct to indirect laryngoscopy, which would otherwise typically require removing the laryngoscope, by allowing a video stylet to be inserted in the endotracheal tube and directed to the glottic opening without additional maneuvers. This improves patient outcome by reducing the time spent on the laryngoscopy and reducing the number of attempts needed. In addition this laryngoscope is designed to be used in a wide variety of settings including field paramedics, emergency room settings, and outpatient settings.