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What is the appropriate size needle for proximal tibial IO access?
What is the appropriate size needle for proximal tibial IO access?
- Red
- Blue (correct)
- Yellow
- Green
What should be done before activating the drill for IO insertion?
What should be done before activating the drill for IO insertion?
- Rev the drill back and forth
- Push the needle in at an angle
- Twist the needle gently
- Inspect the needle for bends (correct)
How should the drill be activated during IO insertion?
How should the drill be activated during IO insertion?
- Twist it gently
- Push it straight in without activating the drill
- Rev it up back and forth
- Activate it in one swooping motion (correct)
What should be done after removing the drill during IO insertion?
What should be done after removing the drill during IO insertion?
What is the purpose of heavily flushing the IO after insertion?
What is the purpose of heavily flushing the IO after insertion?
What does absence of aspiration of bone marrow indicate during IO insertion?
What does absence of aspiration of bone marrow indicate during IO insertion?
What does aspirating bone marrow during IO insertion indicate?
What does aspirating bone marrow during IO insertion indicate?
How is the device secured after confirming proper IO placement?
How is the device secured after confirming proper IO placement?