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Thu Mar 22 11:14:58 GMT 2007

-----Original Message-----
From: trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org [mailto:trauma-list-bounces at trauma.org]
On Behalf Of Matthew Reeds
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 5:24 AM
To: 'Trauma &amp; Critical Care mailing list'
Subject: Intraosseous Access

"... Traditional IO is out ..."

This is a silly assertion, and evidence that the vendors have won.

For a great many applications -- certainly most of those arising in
preadolescents, a simple and relatively cheap "traditional" (e.g., Jamshidi
or Cook) intraosseous needle will do nicely.  

Why is it so easy to be seduced by gizmos and branding and vibrating
handles?

Pret

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