Adult IO's

[sledogg1]

Just updated my ACLS and a big thing was Adult IO's............we do infant IO's here, just wondering who does adult IO's out there.

[AZCEP]

I'll save the soapbox, but did you search first?

http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.ph...highlight=adult

There's one on the EZ IO alone.

[scratrat]

We use the EZ IO on adults here. No real protocol per se, just inability to gain regular access.

[Ridryder 911]

I would hope ALL ACLS providers would do them since it is now the secondary route recommended choice for administration of med.'s and fluids in cardiac arrest!

R/r 911

[AZCEP]

I would hope ALL ACLS providers would do them since it is now the secondary route recommended choice for administration of med.'s and fluids in cardiac arrest!

R/r 911

I would hope that all ACLS providers are capable of establishing an IV in the patients that would need them instead of relying on a device that buys into the decreasing expectations of providers.

[sledogg1]

Hopefully soon, knock on wood......haven't missed 1 during an arrest yet.

[Rezq304]

I would hope that all ACLS providers are capable of establishing an IV in the patients that would need them instead of relying on a device that buys into the decreasing expectations of providers.

AZ, I agree that it becomes a crutch for provider's that aren't the best at gettting an IV. But, on the other hand, it is a nice quick option for those that you just absolutely can't get an IV on.

[paraloco]

at my full-time job, we use the FAST-ONE. at my part time, the EZ-IO. I prefer the EZ IO, several things can prevent proper placement of the FAST-ONE

[a_shane2_go]

Well although i'm just an EMT. I know we use them on adults here, or at least in the city. I havnt seen one used here in the rural setting. Saw a code the other day with one in place. (Edmonton.)

[spenac]

EZ-IO all the way. Forget IV's everybody gets IO. Just kidding but I hope that one day I'm as good as AZCEP and no longer need another option for access. AZCEP you now get 2 attempts on a person thats been down, then supposed to go IO, so even though I've never had to do it I do keep adult IO available. I'm not so proud that if it all goes to hell that I will just keep sticking and digging. I am not trying to start a fight but your statement made it sound as if only poorly skilled providers would ever fall back on IO. Sorry if I read to much into your statement.