Objective: To review and assess the available literature on the use of intraosseous (IO) drug
administration during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, addressing the benefits and risks of …

Background: Vascular access is of paramount importance in the care of the critically ill
patient. When central or peripheral intravenous access cannot be accomplished in a timely …

A device for tissue, especially hard tissue, penetration which incorporated a novel paddle-
shaped needle for low friction rotatory penetration of the tissue. A controlled delivery or …

The present invention involves a device for tissue, especially hard tissue, penetration device
which incorporated a novel paddle-shaped needle for low friction rotatory penetration of …

Intraosseous (IO) access is used most frequently for emergency care of critically ill infants
and children when IV access cannot be rapidly achieved. Despite its efficacy in such …

INTRODUCTION: Intraosseous (IO) access is an alternative to conventional intravenous
access. The proximal tibia and proximal humerus have been proposed as suitable sites for …

Objective To determine which intraosseous (IO) devices were easy to learn to use, easy to
use once the skill was obtained, and appropriate for the Special Operations environment …

The present invention involves a device for tissue, especially hard tissue, penetration device
which incorporated a novel paddle-shaped needle for low friction rotatory penetration of …

Austere far-forward battlefield environments present numerous obstacles in providing
adequate medical care to the injured soldier. In addition to logistical constraints that limit the …

Thousands of critically ill emergency patients are treated in the out-of-hospital setting in the
United States every year. In many patients intravenous (IV) therapy cannot be initiated …