Comments about the Vidacare EZ-IO Intraosseous Infusion System | Which Medical Device
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Comment by Jeremy_Hyams Commented Jun 10, 2013
Impact factor: 112
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Have used this device and the Bone Injection Gun a few times each, and I\'m leaning towards this device for simplicity & ease of use. There were also a number of case / incident reports of paramedics using the Bone Injection Gun upside down and inserting the intraosseous needle through their own thumbs when it was first released, which is much harder to do with this device.
Consumables are fairly expensive compared to simple venous access devices, but they can be lifesavers in the very shocked patient.
Comment by Commented Feb 5, 2013
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This comment has been added by the Associate Editor at whichmedicaldevice.
The EZ-IO Intraosseous Infusion System was the winner in the anaesthesia category of Which Medical Device of the Year 2012.
Our nominator said, "Vidacare has led the resurgence of Intraosseous access and infusion”.
Comment by RSH Commented Nov 26, 2011
Impact factor: 12
Excellent piece of kit. Portable, light and easy to use in hospital and prehospital environment. Takes very little training and is almost foolproof.
Top tip - Insert at 90 degree angle to the skin and don't depress trigger until you've made contact with bone otherwise there is a tendency to slide. Easy to remove unlike other models.
Comment by DXC Commented Nov 7, 2011
Impact factor: 38
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As chair of our Trust Resus committee I have recently had to decide on intra-osseous access devices. This product appeared to be the most appropriate device for our needs. Although the initial outlay to stock our resus trolleys is significant I believe this is offset by the apparent ease of use of the device and the amount of supporting literature of it's use in the trying circumstance of combat use.