Intraosseous Access to the Circulatory System: An Under-Appreciated Option for Rapid Access

In many emergency situations rapid vascular access is a priority, particularly in cases involving haemodynamic compromise. Traditional vascular access through the use of an intravenous cannula, although the preferred first line method, can in certain circumstances have a high rate of failure. A stud...

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Published in:	Journal of perioperative practice Vol. 25; no. 7-8; pp. 140 - 143
Main Author:	Benson, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01-07-2015 Association for Perioperative Practice
Subjects:	Catheters Emergency Medical Services - methods Female Heart Arrest - drug therapy Humans Humerus Infusions, Intraosseous - methods Male Nursing Resuscitation - methods Tibia Vascular Access Devices Venous access Intraosseous Resuscitation Vascular access
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Summary:	In many emergency situations rapid vascular access is a priority, particularly in cases involving haemodynamic compromise. Traditional vascular access through the use of an intravenous cannula, although the preferred first line method, can in certain circumstances have a high rate of failure. A study by Minville et al (2006) showed that the success rate of first attempt venous cannulation can be as low as 76%. Repeated attempts at venous cannulation in patients with difficult vascular access wastes valuable time which in some situations could prove fatal.
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ISSN:	1750-4589 2515-7949
DOI:	10.1177/1750458915025007-805