Device to induce electrical muscle relaxation for airway management

An airway management system for use with a patient, the airway management system comprising:

• a first electrode configured to be coupled to skin proximate a trachea of a patient;
• a second electrode configured to be coupled to the skin proximate the trachea of the patient in spaced relation to the first electrode;
• and
• a power control system operably coupled to a power supply, the first electrode and the second electrode, the power control system configured to generate an output electrical current pattern to the first electrode, the power control system independently regulating an output current frequency and an output current amplitude of the output electrical current pattern.

A method of airway management comprising the steps of:

• coupling a first electrode to skin proximate the trachea of a patient;
• coupling a power control system to the first electrode and a power supply;
• and
• applying an output electrical current to the first electrode to excite nerves and cause muscle relaxation, thereby opening the trachea.