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Professor David Brewster is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Monash University's School of Translational Medicine, serving as Head of the Cabrini Department of ICU and Anaesthesia Research and Deputy Director of Intensive Care at Cabrini Health. He is also Clinical Dean of the Cabrini-Monash University Clinical School. Brewster's expertise spans airway management, critical care, and medical education, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and workplace well-being. His leadership roles include executive positions in the Safe Airway Society and ANZ College of Anaesthetists. Key achievements include landmark studies like the INTUBE trial published in JAMA and national guidelines for airway management during the pandemic.
Education & Roles: Brewster holds a Doctorate by Research in Medicine. His academic roles include teaching at Monash since 2006, progressing to Clinical Dean in 2017. He has authored influential textbooks like BEYOND BASIC: Airway Management, taught globally, and championed student well-being through initiatives like the K-ISBAR tool.
Research Interests: Brewster’s work centers on airway management in ICU and anaesthesia, with contributions to universal airway practices. He leads international trials (e.g., STARGATE) and collaborates globally on airway safety and pandemic response strategies.
Publications & Awards: Over 75 peer-reviewed articles, including highly cited MJA and JAMA papers. Awards include the Best Airway Paper (2020) and Christie Cameron Memorial Teaching Award (2015).
Grants & Activities: Funded by ESICM and others, Brewster’s work includes the INTUBE study and pandemic-related research. He actively presents at conferences, reviews for journals, and engages media (e.g., podcasts, articles) to disseminate knowledge.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Cabrini ICU Research Department, collaborates with international groups like the Safe Airway Society, and chairs committees for airway task forces.
