Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing airway management in emergency medical settings with our special guests, Dr. Eric Moses and Keith McKenna from Epic Airway Systems. Journey with Dr. Moses as he shares his inspiring evolution from an EMT to a leading medical innovator, tackling the critical issue of declining skills in pre-hospital tracheal intubation. Learn how Epic Airway Systems ingeniously combined two essential airway devices into one game-changing tool, significantly enhancing success rates and saving lives when seconds count.
Discover the gritty process behind the scenes, from rigorous prototyping with 17 different iterations to hitting the jackpot at the New York State Innovation Summit with a $50,000 award. Eric and Keith delve into the significant lessons they absorbed from the I-Corps program, emphasizing the crucial aspects of market validation and stakeholder engagement that shaped their journey. Don’t miss their insights on simplifying design for optimal functionality and the exciting prospects at the upcoming New York Innovation Summit in Syracuse. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most compelling advancements in medical device technology today.
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