Can you use an IO for RSI? -Intraosseous (IO) is well-recognized as a venous line for delivering a variety of medications, including vasopressors. However, there is not a wealth of literature to support the use of IOs when administering medications for rapid sequence intubation (RSI). -This prospective observational study was conducted to determine whether an IO can be used to reliably and rapidly administers medications during RSI in trauma patients. -Thirty-four trauma patients were enrolled in the study and patients had a variety of traumatic mechanisms; blunt, penetrating, burns, and blast. The primate study outcome was the success rate of first-pass intubations using direct laryngoscopy. -The authors demonstrated a first pass success rate of 97% with a grade I view on 91% of attempts. **Bottom-line: This is yet another study demonstrating that when rapid and reliable access is needed, IO is an excellent option for venous access. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/24963149/
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:28:52 +0000
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