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Sdiver · 07-30-2006, 18:39

Here's another look at the set up.

http://www.bctechinc.com/portfolio.p....vidacare.html

It's just a mini hand held "drill". Like SS stated, it just screws the needle into the bone.

SS,
Of the 16 PTs that you've seen come into your Trauma bay, that have the IO inserted, I was wondering if the field crews tried starting IVs the standard way, (ie...arm, foot, JV)...or did they see that the PT needed fluid ASAP and went straight for the EZ IO?...and if they did attempt the standard routes, how many times did they attempt before going for the EZ IO?

Also, once the PTs are in the ER/ED, did the trauma Docs start a main line, or were they satisfied with the IO and just kept fluids running in through that route?

07-30-2006, 18:39	#11
Sdiver Area Commander Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Black Hills of SD Posts: 5,944	Here's another look at the set up. http://www.bctechinc.com/portfolio.p....vidacare.html It's just a mini hand held "drill". Like SS stated, it just screws the needle into the bone. SS, Of the 16 PTs that you've seen come into your Trauma bay, that have the IO inserted, I was wondering if the field crews tried starting IVs the standard way, (ie...arm, foot, JV)...or did they see that the PT needed fluid ASAP and went straight for the EZ IO?...and if they did attempt the standard routes, how many times did they attempt before going for the EZ IO? Also, once the PTs are in the ER/ED, did the trauma Docs start a main line, or were they satisfied with the IO and just kept fluids running in through that route? __________________ Non Sibi Sed Suis _____________________________________________ It's Good To Be Da King !!!! Just ask NDD !!!!
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