IO Leg Puncture -
Fig. 3
1. Unplug drain in heel of right
foot. (Figure 3)
2. Using a syringe, fill leg with
approximately 300cc’s of fluid.
(Simulated blood is available
for purchase).
3. Reinsert plug.
The IO Leg is now ready to
practice intraosseous puncture.
IO Leg Infusion -
Equipment needed for IO infusion:
x
IV bag
x
IV administration set
x
Simulated blood concentrate (not included)
x
35cc syringe
Laerdal
Recommends
Use Jamshidi
®
needle
– 16 gauge for IO
infusions.
x
Jamshidi Needle
Instructions for IO Infusion -
1. Attach tubing connector to IV bag.
2.
Turn leg upside down.
3.
Remove plug from heel. (Figure 3)
4.
With a syringe, fill the bone with approximately 120 cc of
simulated blood.
5.
Attach tubing and reservoir bag.
6.
Close of tubing that runs into reservoir bag so simulated
blood will remain in the bone for aspiration. (Use valve to
open or close line as needed in order to relieve pressure
build up as fluids are being infused).
7.
When reservoir bag is filled, discontinue infusion and
replace with empty bag. (This will help decrease the
amount of fluid in the leg and minimize leakage.
IO Leg Replacement -
1. Remove lower leg and foot by unscrewing bolts at the
knee.
2. Replace used ID mandrel with new mandrel
3. Slide new IO skin onto mandrel (applying talcum powder
will aid in this).
4. Reattach using the existing bolts.
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