208 Comparison of Intraosseous Infusion Rates of Blood Under High Pressure in an Adult Hypovolemic Swine Model in Three Different Limb Sites

A Comparison of the Effects of Intraosseous and Intravenous 5% Albumin on Infusion Time and Hemodynamic Measures in a Swine Model of Hemorrhagic Shock

“…There are conflicting studies regarding which infusion route is faster for various colloid solutions. One study suggests 6% hetastarch is more quickly infused via the TIO route when compared to an 18 gauge peripheral IV 11 . Another study examining the infusion time of whole blood suggests IV infusion is faster compared to the humeral IO route 12 .…”

“…Several studies have established the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of the IO route [6][7][8] for the administration of resuscitation drugs, crystalloid solutions, packed red blood cells, whole blood, and 6% hetastarch. [9][10][11][12][13] The speed and ease in which IO access may be established makes it an exceptionally useful route for the infusion of colloid solutions when performing low-volume resuscitation in prehospital and mass-casualty scenarios.…”