Kenneth H. Butler

Dr. Kenneth H. Butler is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. With over 25 years of experience, he is an internationally recognized expert in advanced airway management and has been a core faculty member since 1994. Dr. Butler plays a pivotal role in educating faculty, residents, and students through hands-on training and as a core instructor for the national Practical Emergency Airway Management seminar.

• Education: Medical School at West Virginia Medical School; Residency in Emergency Medicine at Michigan State University.

His research focuses on airway management techniques, trauma care, and geriatric emergencies. Publications highlight innovations in intraosseous access, neurological emergencies (e.g., vertebral artery dissection), elder abuse screening, and critical trauma procedures like cricothyroidotomy. His work bridges clinical practice and education, emphasizing skill acquisition and procedural safety.

Dr. Butler’s expertise has led to invitations to lecture globally—from South Africa to China—and he has received prestigious awards, including the Emergency Medicine Residents Association Associate Residency Director of the Year and ACEP National Faculty Teaching Award. He remains a key figure in advancing emergency care education and protocols.