When compared to IO access at the proximal tibia site, IO access at the humeral site may provide five times the flow rate. Positioning (3 options): 1. Place the patient’s arm in adduction and internal rotation with the hand resting on the umbilicus. 2. Place the patient’s arm in adduction Read more…
We’ve all experienced the scenario where a trauma patient appears in your trauma bay, blood pressure barely palpable, whose IV line is near impossible to obtain. Solution? IO access. A wonderful advancement in trauma care that has led to the stabilization of critically ill patients in whom IV access cannot Read more…
Today we have a morning report from Dr. Auerbach with a review of intraosseous access! IO: Can I administer fluid rapidly? (up to 42ml/minute!) IO vs IV? Same time for medications to reach central circulation Same delivery rate of fluid as central or peripheral IV when pressurized (which is preferred Read more…
We’re back with all new Morning Report’s this week. Today’s is a review of IO access courtesy of Dr. Guy, so check it out! Intraosseous Vascular Access History Sweden 1922 World war II 1944 1980 used in India for cholera epidemic 1988 PALS Anatomy Nutrient artery-ascending and descending Read more…