Patent ID: 9668911
Date: 2017-06-06
CPC Classifications: A61F

Claim:
1. A method of inserting an airway scaffolding apparatus comprising: inserting an elongate member into a patient's airway, wherein the elongate member comprises a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a middle portion positioned between the proximal portion and the distal portion; placing the elongate member in tension; applying a force to a portion of the patient's airway with the elongate member middle portion; and attaching a jaw fixation element to at least one of the upper or lower jaws of the patient; wherein the elongate member distal portion is inserted through the patient's nostril and then into the patient's airway and then into the patient's mouth, wherein said proximal portion is disposed in proximity to said nostril, said middle portion is disposed in said airway and said distal portion is secured to the jaw fixation element.