How frustration on the battlefield and ER led Andrew Napier to build a better intubation device

In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Dr. Andrew Napier, a former army medic and ER doc who saw a need for sh*t that works, specifically an intubation tool that allowed for easier access to the airway. He developed his own device and started a company, IntuBlade, to make his vision a reality. Thank you to Dr. Napier and all listeners who have served in the military. Happy Veterans Day. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker brings his Newmarker’s Newsmakers – Philips, Precision Neuroscience, Integra Lifesciences, Boston Scientific, and Johnson & Johnson. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe now to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network.

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