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IO Access – Guided Practice

NextGen Learning To Elevate Your Airway Practice

Hands-on learning is integrated into our design, allowing you to move seamlessly between the digital and physical space.

Use the resources below and the equipment at this station for self-guided learning, and then visit one of our expert coaches for feedback.

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Humeral PlacementTibial PlacementClinical Resource

The Equipment

Review this video to familiarize yourself with the EZ-IO device tray and a quick tutorial on its use. Then, get a hands-on review of this equipment at a guided-practice station.

Finding Your Landmarks

The first step in IO insertion is identifying the key anatomic landmarks to ensure correct placement. Review the videos below on landmarks for proximal humerus and tibial IO placement.

Proximal Humerus

Proximal Tibia (& Insertion)

IO Insertion Technique

Once your landmarks have been correctly identified, it’s time for IO placement. Here’s how to do it. Teleflex also has a great series of anatomy videos on cadaveric models, which you can view here.

Proximal Humerus

It’s Time to Practice. Visit the hands-on station and review the skills here before visiting a faculty coach for feedback.

  • Review the Equipment
  • Practice Setting Up
  • Identify Landmarks for:
    • Proximal Humerus
    • Proximal Tibia
  • Practice Inserting IO Needle
  • Practice Attaching Tubing
  • Secure Needle

Visual Aid for Proximal Humerus

Teleflex

Mobile Resource

EZ-IO APP

Do you want a reference guide for any time or a “just in time” review? This is a really well-done, free app.

We have no financial interest or relationship with the makers of EZ-IO. It’s just what we like to use.

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