Utility of a novel airway collar for electroconvulsive therapy: a hands-free technique

Abstract

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Lubo Airway Collar as a Rescue in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

“…The Lubo collar can effectively maintain the upper airway patency in unconscious/anesthetized patients [2]. Vaithialingam B et al have successfully utilized the Lubo collar to maintain the upper airway patency in conjunction with high flow nasal oxygen during the conduct of electroconvulsive therapy under general anesthesia [3]. The Lubo collar is MRI compatible, can be applicable at any head position, and also supports intubation with the collar in situ [4].…”