Although children may dislike and/or resist oral and pharyngeal
examination with a tongue depressor, they enjoy lollipops on
sticks, eating with spoons, forks, and chopsticks, and brushing
their teeth. Many reports have noted this apparent
contradiction, since paediatric patients are often treated after
toothbrushes or chopsticks penetrate the pharyngeal wall. We
therefore developed a novel device to observe the inside of the
mouth without using a flashlight, tongue depressor or head
mirror. We previously developed the AWS for tracheal intubation
through the mouth for anaesthesia and emergency situations,
along with a new device to observe the inside of the oral cavity
simultaneously. We have developed a new attachment to the AWS
for observations inside the oral cavity and pharynx. Our newly
developed oral and pharyngeal examination system is a useful
tool for diagnostic examinations and may also enable treatment
without causing discomfort or distress to patients and their
families.