Welcome to the Airway Lead landing page, proudly hosted by the Society for Airway Management.
We are an international, multidisciplinary, and growing community of practitioners united with a shared commitment to improving the safety and effectiveness of difficult airway management. The Airway Lead Initiative is designed to connect individuals interested in developing institutional programs, policies, and committees dedicated to advancing airway safety, education, and quality improvement.
Our goal is to establish a national network of leaders with deep knowledge of airway practice guidelines and a passion for promoting evidence-based standards of care. Each of us has firsthand experience establishing Airway Lead programs within our own institutions, and we are pleased to offer our collective expertise to support your efforts.
Downloadable Materials
To help get you started, we’ve assembled a set of practical resources, including:
- A summary outlining the key responsibilities and functions of an Airway Lead
Download (DOC) - A PowerPoint presentation you can share with your department or Medical Executive Committee, detailing the goals and impact of an Airway Lead program
Download (PPT) - A sample letter for patients identified as having a “difficult airway,” including educational materials, safety recommendations and guidance as well as information on obtaining a MedicAlert bracelet for interested patients.
DOWNLOAD (DOC) - A curated list of peer-reviewed references supporting the structure and implementation of Airway Lead programs
DOWNLOAD (DOC) - A suggested menu of educational initiatives related to airway management
Download (DOC) - Frequently Asked Questions
DOWNLOAD FAQs (DOC)
As a subcommittee of the Society for Airway Management, we also convene annually for in-person meetings designed to share ideas and foster professional and personal connections among Airway Leads.
We invite you to join this dynamic, collaborative network and look forward to partnering with you in this important work.
If interested, CLICK HERE AND FILL OUT THIS FORM to submit your intention:
Best regards,
The Airway Lead Initiative Team
We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Paul Baker, MD
Elizabeth Behringer, MD, FASA
Nicholas Cormier, MD
John Damrose, MD
Jessica Feinleib, MD
Lorraine Foley, MD, MBA
Carin Hagberg, MD, FASA
Ellen O’Sullivan, MD
Verena Schandera, MD
Ashu Wali, MD