What is EZ-IO used for?

What is EZ-IO used for?

The use of the EZ-IO™ provides a fast, easy and reliable alternative mode of venous access, especially in the resuscitation of patients with no venous vascular access in the emergency department. Flow rates may be improved by the use of pressure bags.

How long can EZ-IO stay in?

Arrow® EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular Access System The system is indicated for up to 24 hours and may be extended for up to 48 hours for patients ≥ 12 years old when alternate intravenous access is not available or reliably established.

What gauge is the EZ-IO needle?

Product Attributes. EZ-IO Set Components: Needle: 15 gauge.

How much lidocaine is in EZ-IO?

For adult patients who awaken and have pain related to infusion, slowly administer SO – LIDOCAINE 40 mg IO. May repeat dose once at 20 mg LIDOCAINE IO. N. For pediatric patients with pain related to infusion, slowly administer SO – LIDOCAINE 0.5 mg/kg IO (max dose 20 mg).

Why is IO infusion painful?

IO Infusion Pain in the Conscious Patient Use of the IO route in the conscious patient creates a new challenge due to the presence of numerous sensory receptors within the non-collapsible and non-expandable marrow cavity.

Where do you put io?

Sternum, clavicle, humeral head, iliac crest, distal femur, proximal tibia, distal tibia, and calcaneus are all potential sites for intraosseous access. The proximal tibia, humeral head, and sternum are the preferred sites in adults.

What labs are inaccurate from Io?

Blood drawn from an IO can be used for type and cross, chemistry, blood gas. There is not good correlation with Sodium, Potassium, CO2, and calcium levels.

What size is the blue IO needle?

25 mm
EZ-IO® IO-IV devices may be inserted with a power driver (drill) or manually. The 25 mm (blue hub) and 15 mm (pink hub) needles may be inserted manually. The 45 mm (yellow hub) requires a power drill for insertion and does not come with a manual driver.