vidacare EZ-IO

[Chris4478]

we carry these on our trucks. our protocol is two attempts at an IV, if you cant get it after two attempts....EZ IO. they claim its the cats meow. But I havent had to use it yet myself.

[chazmo928]

Have any other EMTs that you know had a chance to use the IO yet?

I understand that conscious patients need to have lido infused through the IO before the drugs are administered.

The guy inserting the IO here is the Inventor, Dr Larry Miller.

The 'victim' instructs on the use of the IO and is an EMT himself.

No drugs used on the insertion I believe.

[ch3456789]

Saw this used by ALS in a pre-hospital setting today, it was the first time i saw it or even knew about it, it was so cool.

[jennyts2001]

OMG, Larry it still looks like this hurts!!!!

[crazycelloplayer]

What happend here is some poor soul allowed a needle to be put into his leg. While he was awake. And he said it hurt less than an IV...

[JozefK78]

What happened here exactly?

[emt89]

Hey, I will try to explain this the best that I can. This is called an Intraoseous Infusion. This technique is used in the hospital and out of hospital setting, for patients that we can't get an IV in. This allows us to give the patient meds. and liquid, just as an IV access does. We try not to use this technique on patients over 5yrs old, but sometimes have to...

[emt89]

...The needle that you see being drilled in there, is going straight into the bone. We are aiming for the bone marrow, since the bone marrow contains a network of venous sinusoids that drain into the nutrient and emissary veins. This does not harm the patient in any way if it is done correctly. If you have any other question you can send me an email.  Tyler

[dmhlam]

@emt89

How long can the IO stay in? What's the risk of a bone infection from an IO? Thanks.

[subliminald]

@dmhlam

No longer than 24 hours, and infection rate is less than 0.6%