Applicability of Lubo™ collar in non-invasive airway management - A narrative review.

Abstract

Airway management is a critical aspect of medical care, especially in unconscious or anesthetized patients. Following administration of sedatives, loss of upper airway tone and supraglottic airway obstruction are common, resulting in adverse respiratory events. The anesthesiologist frequently performs a manual jaw thrust in these scenarios to maintain the upper airway patency. Manual jaw thrust, on the contrary, requires a dedicated assistant to assist with ventilation, which can be challenging if manpower is limited during an airway crisis. A more recent device, the Lubo™ airway collar, can provide continuous mandibular thrust with cervical spine immobilization. Limited research has been conducted on the safety and effectiveness of this novel airway device. This narrative review focuses on the scope and current evidence of the Lubo™ airway collar in the field of anesthesia.