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The EZ-IO is a new tool for me. We do not even use IV's anymore for codes. The manufacture propaganda really makes it appear to be as invasive as an IV maybe even less. So here is my question, I would like some thoughts and feed back from people on using the easy IO vs an IV. Especially those of you who have had experience with it.
Is the risk of infection greater than a pre-hospital IV start?
Do you think an EZ IO is an appropriate substitute for an IV in non life threating situations? For example: The administration of analgesics due to difficult venous access or other reasons venous access is not an easy option.
Or, how about for fluid replacement in a TSE?
Ive seen a GCS15 volunteer take one. She said it hurt less than an IV start. Ive also seen several training videos of RN's giving them to each other for training.
Please see below video of doctors doing it on each other.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pZxOqfB3YA
Is the risk of infection greater than a pre-hospital IV start?
Do you think an EZ IO is an appropriate substitute for an IV in non life threating situations? For example: The administration of analgesics due to difficult venous access or other reasons venous access is not an easy option.
Or, how about for fluid replacement in a TSE?
Ive seen a GCS15 volunteer take one. She said it hurt less than an IV start. Ive also seen several training videos of RN's giving them to each other for training.
Please see below video of doctors doing it on each other.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pZxOqfB3YA