Airway Management Devices Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and Outlook (2026-2033)

Market Size

The Airways Management Devices Market reached US$ 2.64 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 4.07 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period 2026-2033.

Airway management is required for individuals in a variety of circumstances, ranging from simple choking to complicated airway obstruction. Airway obstruction most commonly occurs as a result of the tongue or foreign bodies blocking the airway. It can also be the result of injury to the airway, increased presence of blood and secretions (e.g., saliva and mucus), or inflammation of the airway.

The airway management devices market is driven by various factors like rising prevalence of respiratory diseases, and as the number of surgeries increases,, the increase in healthcare spending, advancements in healthcare infrastructure, and a high demand for expanded care delivery all benefit the airway management device market. The North America region is expected to have highest market owing to the introduction of new technologies in devices of airway management by key players. Moreover, increasing collaborations among manufacturing players and rising approvals of new airway devices with extensive presence across the region also drive the this region in future.

Airway management is the cornerstone of anaesthesia and resuscitation. Incidence of difficult intubation by direct laryngoscopy is estimated to be between 4.5% and 7.5%. Laryngeal mask airway is a relatively recent advancement is the development of the supraglottic airway. Two of the more popular supra-glottic devices, the classic laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and proseal LMA, have good data in the pediatric population to support their safety and efficacy. Esophageal-Tracheal tube and Endotracheal Intubation is a supraglottic airway device frequently used by many emergency medical personnel that intentionally intubates the esophagus, but the design of the device allows ventilation via a two-cuffed system and a ported tube. They are popular because of their ease of administration. They come in different sizes, but their routine use does not routinely extend to pediatric airway management.

Market Scope

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Market Dynamics

Drivers

Advancement in airway management technology

Rise in developing technologically advanced devices in airway management is one of the key driver that helps the airway management devices market to grow during the forecast period. A wide range of airway devices and techniques have been created to enhance the safety of airway management. All techniques are susceptible to failure. Therefore, it is necessary to have and know the greatest number of alternatives to treat even the most challenging airway successfully. Many devices have been launched into market by key players some of the mare like, Video Laryngeal Masks, Articulated Stylets, Laryngeal Mask Insertion, Endotracheal Intubation and others. Airway management is one of the most important tasks of clinical anesthesia, intensive care unit, and emergency rescue. Difficult airway is associated with a higher rate and severity of complications, which is a cause of death during anesthesia. Airway management has been the focus in the field of anesthesiology. In recent 10 years, the definition of difficult airway has changed. Several institutions and organizations have updated the guidelines for the management of difficult airway for different patients, making progress in the evaluation of difficult airway, ventilation methods for application in difficult airway, use of devices, monitoring, training, and artificial intelligence for application in difficult airway

Restraints

Adverse effects associated with airway management devices

Supraglottic airway devices are routinely used for airway maintenance in elective surgical procedures where aspiration is not a significant risk and also as rescue devices in difficult airway management. Some devices now have features mitigating risk of aspiration, such as drain tubes or compartments to manage regurgitated content. Despite this, the use of these device may be associated with various complications including aspiration. The incidence of gastric content aspiration associated with the devices is estimated to be as low as 0.02% with perioperative regurgitation being significantly higher but underreported. Other serious, but extremely rare, complications include pharyngeal rupture, pneumomediastinum, mediastinitis, or arytenoid dislocation. Mild short-lasting adverse effects of the devices have significantly higher incidence than serious complications and involve postoperative sore throat, dysphagia, pain on swallowing, or hoarseness. Devices may have deleterious effect on cervical mucosa or vasculature depending on their cuff volume and pressure. Complications associated with the correct use of the SGAs are relatively rare and most of them are not lifethreatening. They are often associated with a deviation from the manufacturers’ advice on usage of their devices. Aspiration remains a problem, which can have serious and even fatal consequences.

Covid Airway Management Workflow

During the pandemic rapid sequence induction was performed, laryngoscopy devices used, the use of apneic oxygenation, bag-mask ventilation, and supraglottic airway devices was seen enormously. As with many other practices during the pandemic, airway management strategies have changed rapidly during this period despite the paucity of strong evidence. Recommendations were published early on in the pandemic by expert clinicians to guide professionals on tracheal intubation practices to maximize patient and healthcare worker safety. Common themes of these recommendations included limiting the number of personnel involved in the procedure, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, deploying the most skilled airway manager to perform airway management interventions, using videolaryngoscopy as the primary intubation device, and avoiding the use of potential aerosol-generating procedures such as high-flow nasal oxygenation and bag-valve-mask ventilation.

Segmentation Analysis

The market value for endosteal implants is likely to reach USD XX million in 2033, from its recorded value of USD XX million, growing with a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026 to 2033. A laryngoscope – also known as a laryngeal mirror – is a medical instrument that is used to view the upper respiratory tract and larynx. It consists of a handle and a curved blade with an integrated light conductor that is inserted into the patient’s mouth to help lift the epiglottis. This enables practitioners to accurately perform procedures, such as placing a breathing tube during endotracheal intubation. Among the devices with video displays, Airtraq laryngoscope (AL), Glidescope video laryngoscope (GVL), Pentax-AWS and McGrath video laryngoscope have been successfully used in both normal and difficult airways.

In June 2025, a study led by US-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has demonstrated that a video laryngoscope enhances successful intubation on the first attempt. The Direct Versus Video Laryngoscope trial compared video laryngoscope and direct laryngoscope for tracheal intubation of critically ill patients. It revealed that a video laryngoscope increased successful intubation compared to the use of a direct laryngoscope. The study compared the two devices that are used to intubate patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and the emergency department. Conventional airway management involves use of the mask, the direct laryngoscope and the endotracheal (ET) tube, whereas fibreoptic bronchoscope has been the gold standard for access and intubation in difficult airways. Over the years, continued incidences of hypoxia during airway management led to efforts to devise effective alternatives. The 3.5-inch colour touchscreen of the Diamond Video Laryngoscope provides clinicians with a clear and detailed view of the patient’s larynx, with anti-fogging as standard. The compact, ergonomic handle houses a high-capacity rechargeable battery providing up to 4 hours of use from a full charge. 

Key Developments

• April 2025: KARL STORZ launched the Slimline C-MAC® S single-use video laryngoscope, featuring a slimmer blade design for improved pediatric and difficult airway access, along with eco-friendly packaging to reduce medical waste.
• July 2025: Verathon introduced GlideScope® ClearFit™, a reusable video laryngoscope baton paired with six single-use hygienic covers to streamline clinical workflows and minimize cross-contamination risks.
• 2025: Ambu unveiled SureSight™ Connect, a next-generation airway visualization device integrating seamlessly with digital platforms for real-time data sharing and remote consultation capabilities.

Region Analysis

The total count of airway management procedures performed in North America was 74,523,145. Airway management procedures include airway management tube procedures, airway management mask procedures, and intubation accessory procedures. In recent years, the numbers of airway tumors, airway stenosis, airway reconstruction surgeries involving subglottic airway management are more than before. These kinds of surgeries require both surgeons and anesthesiologists to control the airway, so these kinds of complicated surgeries are not limited to simple endotracheal intubation but need some special airway devices and methods.

Company Share Analysis

The global airways management devices market is expected to be moderately competitive, owing to the presence of big brands. Also, the market is expanding due to the presence of several large and regional players entering the market. The key players that are contributing to the growth of the global market include Intersurgical Ltd, Medtronic Plc, Olympus Corporation, ICU Medical, Inc, ConvaTec Group Plc, KARL STORZ, Teleflex Incorporated, Ambu A/S, Verathon Inc, SourceMark, Stryker, among others. The key players are adopting strategies such as partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and regional expansion to stand out as strong competitors in the market. Novel services and enhanced focus on research and development are other ways the leading players can improve their market presence.