Current use of intraosseous infusion in Danish emergency departments: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intraosseous infusion (IOI) is recommended when intravenous access cannot be readily established in both pediatric and adult resuscitation. We evaluated the current use of IOI in Danish emergency departments (EDs).

Methods

An online questionnaire was e-mailed to the Heads of Department of the twenty EDs currently established in Denmark. The questionnaire focused on the use of IOI in the EDs and included questions on frequency of use, training, equipment and attitudes towards IOI.

Results

We received a total of 19 responses (response rate of 95%). Of the responding 19 Danish EDs 74% (n = 14) reported having intraosseous devices available. The median number of IOI procedures performed in these departments over the preceding 12 months was 5.0 (range: 0-45). In

SUBMITTER: Molin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2904266 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature