BACKGROUND I investigated the effects of steam sterilization on light intensity of reusable fiberoptic laryngoscope blades. METHODS Six new reusable fiberoptic Macintosh laryngoscope blades were steam sterilized. The light intensity was measured, the tip of the blades was photographed, and the light intensity of six new plastic disposable Macintosh laryngoscope blades was also measured. RES...