An airway opening device for maintaining an airway in a supine patient comprises a hard palate having a handle and a curved portion. The curved portion covers and supports the tongue of the supine patient. An inflating tubular component attached to the curved portion of the hard palate. The inflating tubular component further comprises an inflation tube and an inflation pump. The inflation pump attached to the inflation tube by means of tubing. The inflation pump having a pressure screw control valve prevents the air from escaping. The inflating tubular component pushes the curved portion of the hard palate against the tongue, thereby creating an airway.
