Table 3 Checklist for the intraosseous access workshop
From: Intraosseous access can be taught to medical students using the four-step approach
Topical antiseptic | |
|---|---|
Not used | 0 |
Used on the puncture site | 1 |
Gloves | |
Not used | 0 |
Gloves used | 1 |
Insertion technique | |
Skin penetration with needle while drilling | 0 |
Skin penetration with needle placed on the machine without drilling | 1 |
Further insertion of IO needle with discontinued drilling until loss of resistance | 0 |
Further insertion of IO needle with continuous drilling until loss of resistance | 2 |
Fluid aspiration from marrow cavity with an empty syringe | |
Absence of aspiration | 0 |
Aspiration of fluid | 2 |
Infusion of 0,9% NaCl | |
Absence of infusion of 0,9% NaCl | 0 |
Infusion of 0,9% NaCl | 2 |
Securing the line | |
No further securing of IO line | 0 |
Use of dedicated stabilizer and/or other fixation to secure the line | 1 |
Location of the puncture site (observed after insertion) | |
Outside the puncture site or mobile needle | 0 |
On the puncture site +/− 0,5 cm | 3 |
Angle of insertion (observed after insertion) | |
Oblique insertion | 0 |
Perpendicular insertion +/− 10° | 2 |
Total Score | |
I.O access functioning | Yes_____ |
No______ | |