scope:

Specifies general requirements for laryngoscopes and critical dimensions for the handle and lamp of hook-on type laryngoscopes. This standard does not apply to: a) the blade form or handle design except for general requirements and the interchangeability aspects of the connection between the blade and the handle; b) the measurement and specification of the lamp illumination intensity; c) flexible laryngoscopes, or laryngoscopes designed for surgery; d) laryngoscopes powered from mains electricity supply; e) laryngoscopes connected by light-transmitting cables to external light sources; f) custom-made devices.