POSITIONING DEVICE FOR USE WITH A PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

摘要

The present invention provides devices for use with a patient under anesthesia and associated methods. Various embodiments of the present invention include a device for establishing and maintaining a patient's head and/or jaw in a particular position, including the sniffing position. Embodiments also include a method for positioning a patient comprising the use of a device of the present invention, wherein the device may substantially maintain a patient in a desired position.