Comparison of two intraosseous access devices in adult patients under resuscitation in the emergency department: A prospective, randomized studyCategory: Advanced Life Support

Abstract

Purpose of the study: Current guidelines recommend intraosseous (IO) vascular access in adults if peripheral venous access is unavailable. Most available data derive from children, animal models, cadaver studies or the prehospital setting. Therefore we compared two different IO access devices in adults under resuscitation in the hospital setting.