Intraosseous (IO) access is a highly efficient method for venous access in both pre-hospital and acute care environments. Despite research and data that demonstrate high first-attempt success rates and low complication rates, IO access remains significantly underutilized. This presentation will explore the fundamentals of IO access- the "what's", the "why's", the "when's" and the "how's", as well as review the recommendations for IO use found in the standards and guidelines.
Learning Objectives:
describe the indications, benefits, risks and contraindications for IO placement and recognize clinical scenarios where IO access may be appropriate.
describe the clinical advantages of the IO route in the event of difficult vascular access for emergent, urgent, and medically necessary situations and recognize clinical scenarios when the use of IO should be considered as the first line of vascular access.
list the common complications of IO access and describe how the risk of complications can be minimized through the application of best practices during insertion, care & maintenance and removal.
be empowered to advocate for the inclusion of IO access in their organizations vascular access device selection algorithm to support appropriate clinical use
