Troop Elevation Pillow
Recognizing the need to quickly and efficiently achieve the head elevated laryngoscopy position (H.E.L.P.) or ramped position for obese patients, Dr. Troop, a practicing anesthesiologist, created a standardized approach that provides a stable platform for the head and neck and includes arm elevation to ensure overall body alignment.
Obesity Airway Challenges
More than one-third of Americans are obese or significantly overweight. For intubation and post-operative support, it is important to elevate the patient’s upper body, head, and neck until the patient’s external auditory meatus lies in the same horizontal plane as the sternal notch. With the head and neck elevated above the chest and abdomen, the airway is easier to work with. Further, the weight of the abdomen is falling away from the diaphragm and less positive airway pressure is required.
Pre-During-Post Airway Support
While at home, most obese patients sleep in a head-elevated position. The BoneFoam Troop Elevation Pillow improves the ease of breathing for the obese patient which leads to better pre-oxygenation levels, facilitates intubation during surgery, and supports the patient's respiratory mechanics.
Stacked blankets are not enough
Traditionally, the ramped position has been achieved with an assortment of blankets stacked behind the patient. For today’s obese patients, blankets simply are not enough. Blankets become unstable and can shift position during intubation and throughout the case. The Troop Elevation Pillow offers an easy to use, simple, and predictable result for positioning obese patients.
Troop Elevation Pillow
Recognizing the need to quickly and efficiently achieve the head elevated laryngoscopy position (H.E.L.P.) or ramped position for obese patients, Dr. Troop, a practicing anesthesiologist, created a standardized approach that provides a stable platform for the head and neck and includes arm elevation to ensure overall body alignment.
Obesity Airway Challenges
More than one-third of Americans are obese or significantly overweight. For intubation and post-operative support, it is important to elevate the patient’s upper body, head, and neck until the patient’s external auditory meatus lies in the same horizontal plane as the sternal notch. With the head and neck elevated above the chest and abdomen, the airway is easier to work with. Further, the weight of the abdomen is falling away from the diaphragm and less positive airway pressure is required.
Obesity Airway Challenges
More than one-third of Americans are obese or significantly overweight. For intubation and post-operative support, it is important to elevate the patient’s upper body, head, and neck until the patient’s external auditory meatus lies in the same horizontal plane as the sternal notch. With the head and neck elevated above the chest and abdomen, the airway is easier to work with. Further, the weight of the abdomen is falling away from the diaphragm and less positive airway pressure is required.
Pre-During-Post Airway Support
While at home, most obese patients sleep in a head-elevated position. The BoneFoam Troop Elevation Pillow improves the ease of breathing for the obese patient which leads to better pre-oxygenation levels, facilitates intubation during surgery, and supports the patient's respiratory mechanics.
Stacked blankets are not enough
Traditionally, the ramped position has been achieved with an assortment of blankets stacked behind the patient. For today’s obese patients, blankets simply are not enough. Blankets become unstable and can shift position during intubation and throughout the case. The Troop Elevation Pillow offers an easy to use, simple, and predictable result for positioning obese patients.
Pre-During-Post Airway Support
While at home, most obese patients sleep in a head-elevated position. The BoneFoam Troop Elevation Pillow improves the ease of breathing for the obese patient which leads to better pre-oxygenation levels, facilitates intubation during surgery, and supports the patient's respiratory mechanics.
Stacked blankets are not enough
Traditionally, the ramped position has been achieved with an assortment of blankets stacked behind the patient. For today’s obese patients, blankets simply are not enough. Blankets become unstable and can shift position during intubation and throughout the case. The Troop Elevation Pillow offers an easy to use, simple, and predictable result for positioning obese patients.
Troop Elevation Pillow Overview
The Troop Elevation Pillow is featured in anesthesia textbooks as well as numerous national and international publications. Watch to see how the Troop Elevation Pillow helps align the upper airway axes and facilitates successful first pass intubation.
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