• The technique of intraosseous infusion was first described in humans in 1934 and it became increasingly popular in the 1940s. In recent years it has regained popularity especially in pediatric resuscitation. Unfortunately many Healthcare Providers do not know this technique or do not employ it. However, intraosseous infusion is one of the quickest ways to establish access for the rapid infusion of fluids, drugs and blood products in emergency situations as well as for resuscitation. In many countries children are the victims of war trauma, road traffic accidents or severe dehydration and need good intravenous access, this technique can be life-saving. In these situations peripheral venous access can be difficult to obtain and alternatives such as central venous access can be difficult and/or dangerous.

• The marrow cavity is in continuity with the venous circulation and can therefore be used to infuse fluids and drugs. (please note that these IO training products are not designed to have fluid infused, but are to be used for IO needle insertion practice only)

• In experienced hands, intraosseous access can be established within 1 minute.

• It has been shown that the onset of action and drug levels during cardiopulmonary resuscitation using the intraosseous route are similar to those given intravenously.

• Simulated bone materials:

  • Foam Cortical Shell:
    Foam cortical shell models are made of a rigid foam shell with inner cancellous material. These models cut and drill easier than the plastic cortical shell models.

  • Solid Foam:
    Solid foam models are made of rigid foam throughout. This is an economical material for general anatomy.

  • Soft Tissue:
    The properties and feel of the soft tissue models are very close to the feel of real soft tissue. Soft tissue can serve as a firm and supportive fixture for IO application.

• Intraosseous insertion practice is an important part of any advanced life support training program. For years, the use of animal products were considered acceptable, until realistic replacements were developed.

• All these products can be used multiple times and provide the realistic training for both adult and pediatric IO insertion.

Visit our Bone Injection Gun page for more information on the automatic intraosseous insertion system.