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““It’s a great tool.  Septic patient, had two IO’s in and running before the intensivist could return the call to put in a central line as initially requested.”  ”

Mickey Sauser, Paramedic

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Intraosseous Vascular Access —
New technology for an established procedure.

Operational Value

Resource Efficiency

  • IO provides vascular access in seconds vs. minutes1,2,3
  • IO insertion does not require full barrier precautions, ultrasound equipment, radiographic confirmation or skin closure, unlike central line protocols

Enhances Productivity and Workflow Efficiency

  • Any qualified healthcare professional can place an IO in seconds (RN, APN/PA, CRNA, MD, etc)
  • Qualified RN can insert and manage an IO without assistance
  • Time savings can improve bed turnover and ED throughput

Minimal Training

  • Simple procedure with minimal training requirements
  • Vidacare provides comprehensive support services, including ongoing training, sample competencies/protocols, and 24-hour clinical support (included with purchase)

Reduces Downstream Stress on System

  • IO infusions avoid unnecessary or prolonged admissions due to the need for central line management or due to sequelae from treatment delays

Maximizes Limited Resources

  • Less time, less equipment, less staff, lower cost than central lines

Economic Value

Rapid Realization of 100% Return on Investment

  • Replacement of one unnecessary central line (with EZ-IO) pays for product

Decreases Supply Chain Costs through Elimination of Femoral Lines and Unnecessary Central Lines

  • A 5-15% savings in supply chain costs can translate into 1-3% increase in operating margin4

Reimbursable

  • CPT code 36680 (placement of a needle for IO infusion)
  • HCPCS code A4300 (implantable access catheter)

Reduces Liability & Exposure to Risk

  • Decreased use of higher-risk procedures
  • Avoidance of exposure to legal liability and risk associated with treatment delays or unnecessary central lines

Avoidance of Non-Reimbursable Hospital-Acquired Conditions

  • Reduces the need for femoral lines and emergent central lines5
  • Reduces costs/risk associated with complications of unnecessary central lines
  • Avoiding one central line infection can save the hospital up to $56,0006

» All References

COMPARISON OF DIFFICULT VASCULAR ACCESS OPTIONS -EZ-IO, EZIO, Intraosseous, Intraosseous access, intraosseous infusion, Vascular access, immediate vascular access, rapid vascular access, IO, IO needle, IO gun, io access, IO drill, drill, IO driver, emergency medical services, combat casualties, federal military, Central line alternative,emergency medicine, Disaster medicine

» References for Graph

† All references are available online at: www.vidacare.com/hva. For more detailed data, refer to the online resource: Central Venous Lines in Emergencies: A New Approach.
†† Includes data for difficult vascular access patients (defined as three attempts at peripheral access, Stein, et al).

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