Comparison of umbilical venous and intraosseous access during simulated neonatal resuscitation

• Published in: Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 128; no. 4; p. e954
• Main Authors: Rajani, Anand K, Chitkara, Ritu, Oehlert, John, Halamek, Louis P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2011
• Subjects: Bradycardia - drug therapy; Catheterization, Peripheral - methods; Cross-Over Studies; Epinephrine - administration & dosage; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infusions, Intraosseous; Infusions, Intravenous; Manikins; Medical Errors; Prospective Studies; Resuscitation - methods; Sympathomimetics - administration & dosage; Time Factors; Umbilical Veins

Emergent umbilical venous catheter (UVC) placement for persistent bradycardia in the delivery room is a rare occurrence that requires significant skill and involves space constraints. Placement of an intraosseous needle (ION) in neonates has been well described. The ION is already used in the pediat...