Anesthesia Intraoral Module (AIM)
The minimally invasive but complex NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) procedures are being performed on older patients with multiple comorbidities. It is time to move past the limitations of face masks & nasal cannulas.
AIM delivers oxygen and captures carbon dioxide for capnography in patients under sedation and require monitoring, per the safety guidelines of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
How is AIM used?
AIM is placed between the top and bottom molars on either side. Oxygen and capnography tubings are connected to the oxygen outlet and the capnography monitor.
96% and Higher Oxygen Delivery
AIM’s innovative oxygen outlet closer to the trachea effectively delivers FiO2 of 96% and higher.
During a side-by-side comparison by an FDA-Approved, third-party lab, the tracheal oxygen sensor captured 58% FiO2 with the POM oxygen mask, and a significantly higher 96% FiO2 with AIM (higher FiO2 possible with higher oxygen flows).
The efficient system utilizes less oxygen, saving resources when supplies are limited (portable oxygen tanks).
Improved Capnography
AIM captures pharyngeal CO2 displaying large, well-defined capnography waveforms. The smaller waveforms of a hypoventilating patient (upper airway obstruction, over-sedation) are easier to identify.
An early alert can prevent a hypoxic event in remote hospital locations.
Single-Step Oral Airway Placement
Oral airway placement for upper airway obstruction is a common but multi-step process (remove face mask, pry the jaw open of a sedated, often uncooperative patient, place oral airway, replace face mask).
With AIM, an open mouth and uninterrupted oxygenation allows oral airway placement in a single-step, minimizing procedural interruptions.
Seamless Conversion to General Anesthesia
Emergent conversion to general anesthesia may become necessary (excessive patient movement, extreme pain, or respiratory failure).
An open oral cavity and pre-oxygenation already in place, AIM replaces the rushed and injury-prone maneuvers with a single-step conversion to general anesthesia.
Eliminates Bite-blocks
AIM eliminates the need for the endoscopy bite blocks and the pink airways for awake fiberoptic intubations, minimizing patient discomfort, reducing exposure to contaminated objects, and medical waste disposal.
May Lower the Risk of Airway Fires
Nasal cannulas and face masks accumulate oxygen around patient’s face (oxygen is heavier than air), risking airway fires, patient injuries and malpractice lawsuits.
AIM’s oxygen delivery into the oro-pharynx may help reduce the risk of airway fires.
Small Size, Big Impact
Despite its small size, AIM’s higher oxygen delivery, reliable capnography, single-step airway resuscitation and seamless conversion to general anesthesia make it an ideal choice for a range of NORA procedures.
Lower Environmental Impact
Due to it’s compact size, AIM consumes fewer manufacturing resources.
Additionally, by eliminating the need for EGD and TEE bite-blocks and awake fiberoptic intubation (pink) airways, AIM further lowers disposable consumption.
Manufactured in the USA
With a focus on manufacturing the highest quality medical device, everything from the device molds, sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and packaging is done here in the US.
No overseas containers, and no supply chain issues.
