The National Airway
Access Initiative
Closing the gap in emergency airway care through clinical partnerships and educational excellence.
Founded by Dr. Andrew Napier, ER physician and former Army Combat Medic, after losing a soldier to a preventable airway failure.
1 in 3
Emergency intubations results in a major adverse event.
*Source: The BARCO Study (2025). High-risk peri-intubation adverse events in emergency airway management.
Where We Deploy.
National Airway Access Initiative
For Volunteer & Nonprofit EMS/Fire Departments
Equipping those who have the skill but lack the budget. Qualifying departments receive IntuBlade devices for operational field use, connecting via USB-C to iOS (iPhone/iPad) or Android devices.
First Partner: Lake Delta Fire Dept.
Educational Excellence
For Universities & Paramedic Programs
Eastern Kentucky University, National Flagship Site. Providing the next generation of paramedics with advanced visualization tools in the longest-accredited program in the Commonwealth.
Eastern Kentucky University, Flagship Domestic Partnership
Statewide Medical Readiness
Commonwealth Preparedness Initiative
Coordinating airway excellence across the Commonwealth's 8 preparedness regions through strategic equipment deployment and regional coordination.
Kentucky Emergency Management
Bridging the Gap: Lake Delta FD
"Normally this advanced technology wouldn't be feasible with our limited budget. IntuBlade devices will enable our Paramedics to provide cutting edge technology quickly…"
Medical Chief Paul Taylor
Lake Delta Fire Department (NY)
As an ER physician and a former Army Combat Medic, I've seen firsthand that the difference between a life saved and a life lost often comes down to having the right tool at the right moment. I founded IntuBlade after losing a soldier to a preventable airway failure. Airway Equity isn't a luxury, it's a necessity.
, Andrew Napier, MD, Founder & CEO of IntuBlade | ER Physician & former Army Combat MedicThe 2026 Cohort: Only 20 Departments Selected
We are officially opening applications for 20 high-impact partners. We are looking for volunteer or rural departments that serve high-risk or geographically isolated populations and currently lack access to video laryngoscopy.
Technology Gap
Departments that currently lack access to video laryngoscopy.
High-Risk Populations
Teams serving geographically isolated communities where transport times are long.
Mission Alignment
A shared belief that every community deserves modern airway tools, regardless of budget.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Selections announced Q2 2026.
Sponsor a Mission. Underwrite an Impact.
We are seeking Mission Partners and accredited NGOs to help underwrite the logistics of expanding airway access to underserved regions.
Inquire About NGO PartnershipData Ownership
All partners retain full ownership of their operational data. IntuBlade does not access, share, or monetize partner clinical information.
Program Sustainability
A nominal Program Sustainability Fee covers logistics and ensures the initiative remains evergreen for future partners.
Donor Disclosure & Compliance
- Corporate Status: IntuBlade, Inc. is a for-profit corporation.
- Charitable Contributions: We do not directly accept tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals.
- Giving Path: Individuals wishing to support our mission of "Airway Equity" are encouraged to donate directly to our 501(c)(3) NGO and Community Partners.
- Tax Deductions: While IntuBlade provides in-kind donations of hardware, any tax-deductible benefits for individual donors must be processed through an accredited nonprofit organization.
- NGO Partnerships: IntuBlade partners with established 501(c)(3) organizations to serve as the fiscal and operational leads for regional and international deployments.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Whether you're an educator, a community department, or a corporate partner, there's a place for you in our mission.
IntuBlade provides hardware and technical resources for simulation and educational support. All clinical training, curriculum development, and competency assessments remain the sole responsibility and liability of the partner institution.