The AirTraq Optical Laryngoscope is an intubation device that uses magnifying wide-angle mirrors, a LED light source, and a tracheal tube guide channel to aid in rapid visualisation and passage of a endotracheal tube.

It is a designed for anticipated difficult tracheal intubations. It is a single use intubation device with an integrated light source and an anti-fog system that permits intubation without hyperextension of the neck. Additionally, the device is simple to use and easy to learn.

The AirTraq is particularly well suited for emergency airways both in the field and in hospitals. It is a self-contained, single-use adult and pediatric intubation device that offers an alternative intubation technique for every emergency airway where a laryngoscope might be used. Because of its small size and light weight it can easily be placed and carried inside portable airway boxes and kits. This allows the device to be at the right place in situations of cardiac arrest, other emergency airways, and rapid sequence intubation cases. Since the intubation technique does not require hyperextension of the neck, it is also appropriate for emergency patients getting intubated who require cervical spine precautions.