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…
by Jay Khadpe MD • • Comments Off on Morning Report: 8/10/2012
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…
by Jay Khadpe MD • • Comments Off on Morning Report: 6/25/2012
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…