Heyyy, I'm in NJ and I have a friend (another RN) who took her PALS course this week- they learned all about the benefits of IO. I am fascinated, it sounds like such a revolutionary way to get stat access during a code/ for those in shock/ dehydrated.
She also told me they watched a video in which 3 RNs volunteered to have an IO infusion started on them without pain medication. They ranked the pain 2-3 out of ten! Amazing.
So my question is--are any of your workplaces making this common practice yet? I can't wait for this to be a standard of care in emergency situations, the benefits seem very great. Also, what have you heard about it? Would you like to see this become more frequently used?
Nope. The only time I see it, and I mean only, is when I go to a CPR class. I watch the video. Painless, easy, long lasting, won't use it. Typical hospital.
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IO has been around for kids and adults at least 25-30 yr. It comes and goes in popularity.