I would like to know the market size of intubations in the U.S. (and
rest of the world if possible).  I am interested in the number of
intubation procedures done, and the breakdown of how long intubations
last (i.e, how many lasting one day, how many lasting 3 days, how many
lasting a month, etc.).  Information on products used in this field
would also be useful.

Hello - I did some poking around on this one - there's a report sold
by Frost and Sullivan on precisely this issue - however, they want
$3900 for it - if they can ask that much, I'm betting the numbers are
not readily available on the internet for free.  Good luck to you
though.

synarchy

Hello again svdh-ga,

I have been researching your question and I'm posting this as a
comment since I was not able to locate all the information you asked
for.


There are “25 million intubation procedures performed each year in the
United States.”
http://www.imagyn.com/company_factsheet.htm


MARKETING
Over 17 million intubations annually in the USA alone. 
Estimated 50 million intubations annually worldwide. 
Market growth rate - 5% per annum.
http://www.incubators.org.il/06028.htm


“In the United States alone, there were a reported 16 million
intubations in 1997. Intumed estimates that 50 million intubations are
performed annually worldwide and growing at an annual rate of 5%.
Additionally, only a small percentage of the 500,000 paramedics in the
United States have training in intubation.”
http://www.icn.co.il/pages/intumed.htm


“Some 32 million intubations are performed annually worldwide, and the
procedure is normally performed quickly, without any complications.”
http://www.windhover.com/contents/monthly/exex/e_2000800011.htm


Statistics
“Approximately three million intubations are performed outside of the
operating room in the United States each year. A comparison reveals
that as many as twenty percent of intubation attempts may result in
esophagealintubations. This can carry a significant risk of morbidity
and mortality.” http://www.monitoring.welchallyn.com/pdfs/clinicalsupport/CO2_basics.pdf


Patented LMAs and Varied Market Requirements Drive the Market 

“The market success of LMAs, a patented intubation product with low
side-effect profiles, is posing a significant challenge for
manufacturers of endotracheal tubes. According to the analyst, "With
proprietary patents, proven clinical effectiveness and endorsement
from the American Heart Association, LMAs are highly preferred for
resuscitation. As a result, sustained efforts are on to develop
alternative intubating devices such as pharyngeal airways,
sparking-off competition."
http://www.healthcare-information.com/R1-2329.html


Acorn provides information on companies providing Intubation Products:
http://www.aorn.org/_results/orpdbrwp2.asp?beginsWith=I

Scroll down o the center of the webpage and choose one of the
following links.

Intubation devices, fiber optic
Intubation products
Intubation scopes
Intubation sets 
Intubation tubing
Intubation verification devices


If any of this helps, please let me know and I will gladly post it as
the official answer.


Best wishes,
--Bobbie7-ga