ear, nose, and throat disorders
How To Do Mirror Laryngoscopy
Additional Considerations for Mirror Laryngoscopy
Most patients tolerate mirror laryngoscopy without anesthesia of the oropharynx; however, topical anesthesia may be needed. If the patient does not tolerate this procedure, How To Do Flexible Laryngoscopy should be done. Mirror laryngoscopy provides only a limited view of the subglottic larynx and proximal trachea. If pathology is suspected in these regions, use another procedure, such as bronchoscopy. 