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Originally Posted by swatsurgeon
The sternum is not FDA approved and shouldn't be based on the length of the needle. The original sternal IO (not the FAST1) was the one that pierced the heart a few times and was off the market quick. It was basically the peds tibia IO kit repackaged.
The tibia is first choice, humorus second due to the amount of tissue over the upper arm. The tibia in the location of insertion typically has nothing but skin over it so muscular people or obese patients can always find/hit the tibia.
We've hooked them up to high pressure bags and they do flow well.
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Thank you, Swat Surgeon. I think I remember an AFSOC IDMT telling me that the sternal ones were taught in a tactical medical course a few years ago, can't remember if it was OEMS or an H&K course. He said then they scared the shit out of him. I was wondering why I couldn't find as many references any more, now I know. Again, thanks for the info, sir. Back to studying.
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