Anesthesia Intraoral Module (AIM)
Direct Pharyngeal Oxygenation
Non-OR Anesthesia (NORA) case volume and complexity continue to increase. AIM replaces fragmented airway tasks – oxygenation, capnography, neck-strapped bite blocks, and airway rescue – into an optimized airway platform. AIM reduces hypoxic events, procedural interruptions , and staff distractions.
Manage Patients – Not Multiple Devices
Oxygen Powerhouse
AIM delivers oxygen near the tracheal inlet, minimizing air dilution, with pulmonary FiO2 of 96% and higher (tested by an FDA designated, third-party lab).
AIM does not cause gag-reflex, enabling oxygenation in high-risk patients before sedation and through recovery.
AIM Vs. High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
AIM rivals HFNC-level oxygenation—at a fraction of the cost and complexity.
A recent study from Baylor University demonstrated pharyngeal oxygen delivery at 10 l/min superior to the HFNC at 60 l/min in a manikin model.
Continuous Capnography
Capnography is a required monitor, per ASA sedation guidelines. AIM captures pharyngeal carbon dioxide with continuous end-tidal CO2 monitoring. An early alert can prevent a hypoxic event in remote hospital settings.
Single-Step Oral Airway Placement
Oral airway placement for upper airway obstruction is a rushed, multi-step process (remove oxygen source, pry the jaw open, place oral airway, replace oxygen source).
AIM facilitates single-step, oral airway placement without moving or removing anything, patient continues to receive oxygen – no procedural interruptions.
Seamless Conversion to General Anesthesia
Emergent conversion to general anesthesia may become necessary (excessive patient movement, extreme pain or impending respiratory failure).
With pre-oxygenation already in place and oral cavity access, AIM replaces rushed, injury-prone maneuvers with a quick placement of an LMA or an ET tube.
Eliminates Bite-blocks
An integrated bite block eliminates the need for EGD neck-strapped bite blocks and awake fiberoptic-intubation airways, improving patient comfort and lowering contaminated waste disposal.
Awake Fiberoptic Intubation
AIM may facilitate awake fiberoptic intubation by eliminating pink-airways, lowering patient anxiety while superior pharyngeal oxygenation lowers desaturation risk.
AIM may be reintroduced before extubation to ensure high FiO₂ for a safer transition to spontaneous ventilation.
May Lower the Risk of Airway Fires
Nasal cannulas and face masks accumulate oxygen around the face (oxygen is heavier than air), risking airway fires and malpractice lawsuits.
AIM’s targeted pharyngeal oxygenation may reduce airway fires.
