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shadowflyer · 08-26-2004, 07:34

In GA our protocols do not allow for sternal IO. We are only allowed to go the IO route on peds(and that will be a lower extremity). Otherwise it is IV anywhere we can get one. Our standard is 18G or larger if blood products might be needed. IV's of smaller than 18G can be used if blood products are not going to be needed.

JJ

08-26-2004, 07:34	#3
shadowflyer Guerrilla Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern US Posts: 160	In GA our protocols do not allow for sternal IO. We are only allowed to go the IO route on peds(and that will be a lower extremity). Otherwise it is IV anywhere we can get one. Our standard is 18G or larger if blood products might be needed. IV's of smaller than 18G can be used if blood products are not going to be needed. JJ __________________ " they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
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