Current use of intraosseous infusion in Danish emergency departments

Rune Molin,Peter Hallas,Mikkel Brabrand,Thomas Schmidt

doi:10.1186/1757-7241-18-s1-p8

Abstract

Results Overall response rate was 95% (n = 19). Of the responding Danish emergency departments 74% (n = 14) have intraosseous devices. Despite this 33% (n = 6) of the departments did not use intraosseous devices at all and in 68% (n = 13) it was used infrequently. In 47% (n = 9) of the departments there had never been any training sessions in the use of intraosseous devices, and 42% (n = 8) did not have standard operating procedures on IOI. The indication for IOI use was often not clearly defined and only 11% (n = 2) consistently used IOI on relevant indication. This was a surprise since 95% (n = 18) of responders were aware that IOI can be used in both paediatric and adult resuscitation.

Highlights

We have evaluated the current use of intraosseous infusion (IOI) in Danish emergency departments
The questionnaire focused on the use of IOI in the emergency department including training, equipment, and attitudes
The indication for IOI use was often not clearly defined and only 11% (n = 2) consistently used IOI on relevant indication. This was a surprise since 95% (n = 18) of responders were aware that IOI can be used in both paediatric and adult resuscitation

Summary

Introduction

We have evaluated the current use of intraosseous infusion (IOI) in Danish emergency departments. Current use of intraosseous infusion in Danish emergency departments Rune Molin1*, Peter Hallas2, Mikkel Brabrand3, Thomas Andersen Schmidt1 From Danish Society for Emergency Medicine: Research Symposium 2010 Roskilde, Denmark.

Results

Conclusion