Jun 1, 2019 #1 aquabear World's Okayest Paramedic Messages 128 Reaction score 80 Points 28 Has anyone come across a pediatric distal femur IO trainer anywhere or built one themselves? Thanks!
Jun 2, 2019 #2 J joshrunkle35 EMT-P/RN Messages 583 Reaction score 169 Points 43 Yes, use a raw chicken drumstick. ETA: However, I have only heard of mid-tibial placement for young Pediatric patients.
Yes, use a raw chicken drumstick. ETA: However, I have only heard of mid-tibial placement for young Pediatric patients.
Jun 2, 2019 #3 OP OP aquabear World's Okayest Paramedic Messages 128 Reaction score 80 Points 28 joshrunkle35 said: Yes, use a raw chicken drumstick. ETA: However, I have only heard of mid-tibial placement for young Pediatric patients. Click to expand... It’s a manufacturer approved site. I personally prefer it over proximal tibia for its ease of locating. https://www.teleflex.com/global/clinical-resources/ez-io/VC_IO_Distal-Femur-ID-Insert-Infant-Child_AI_MC-000235_Rev01.docx
joshrunkle35 said: Yes, use a raw chicken drumstick. ETA: However, I have only heard of mid-tibial placement for young Pediatric patients. Click to expand... It’s a manufacturer approved site. I personally prefer it over proximal tibia for its ease of locating. https://www.teleflex.com/global/clinical-resources/ez-io/VC_IO_Distal-Femur-ID-Insert-Infant-Child_AI_MC-000235_Rev01.docx