Clinical Resources

A Second Look at Intraosseous Access

A paper reexamining and questioning what we thought we knew about IO. Discusses a 'new approach' to IO that will bring confidence, ease of use and success even in the most trying circumstances. There will be less inclination by the clinician to use IO as a last resort when all else has failed and valuable time has been lost.

(Bolleter, S & Cotterell, P (2009). A Second Look at Intraosseous Access. Up and Away: New Zealand Flight Nurses Association Journal, November 18-19, 2009).

(Bolleter, S & Cotterell, P (2009). A Second Look at Intraosseous Access. MedicAir: International Society of Aeromedical Services (Australasia) Journal, February 2010).

Sterilisation of the EZ-IO G3 Power Driver

...Establishment of intraosseous accesses, using the EZ-IO Intraosseous Infusion System, typically only requires medical asepsis while gaining immediate vascular access. The EZ-IO system is specifically designed to ensure that the fluid path remains sterile throughout insertion using an easy to clean power driver.

There are rare clinical settings in which medical asepsis may not be sufficient. In these rare cases the EZ-IO G3 Power Driver has been tested as compatible with STERRAD 100S, NX and 100NX Sterilisation Systems...

First Do No Harm

An article that outlines the application, features and benefits of the Hartwell Medical CombiCarrier and the next generation CombiCarrier II. It covers the best way to move and manage patients suspected of having neck, back, pelvis, hip or spine injuries, how to provide the best possible support and comfort for these injuries and how this ingenious piece of equipment achieves these objectives.

        EMS Professional Magazine, September 2009

Instructions for Emergency Bandage Use

Easy to follow instructions and images on the application of the Emergency Bandage.

Three Needle Sizes for EZ-IO

        Pip Cotterell, our Clinical Specialist, has outlined the use of the three needle sizes for

        EZ-IO insertion and how to choose the appropriate needle for your patient.

Celox Article

        Field experience with a chitosan-based haemostatic dressing.  Outlines the use of a number of

        haemostatic dressings.

        MCIF Magazine, March 2011