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JOIN CDA NEWS INDEX POLITICS DISPENSING EDUCATION FEATURES BOOKS SMALL ADS GP FEES LIGHT BITES LINKS FEEDBACK
"Country Doctor"
JOIN CDA NEWS INDEX POLITICS DISPENSING EDUCATION FEATURES BOOKS SMALL ADS GP FEES LIGHT BITES LINKS FEEDBACK
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EZ-IO
intraosseous infusion (IO)device Vidacare(r) Introduces IV Alternative in the UK: San Antonio, TX: June 28th, 2006 - Vidacare(r), provider of solutions for immediate vascular access in circumstances when conventional IV access is challenging or impossible, announced today the introduction of its leading EZ-IO(r) Product System to the United Kingdom. The EZ-IO(r) system works on the basis of intraosseous (IO) infusion which provides a direct conduit to the blood stream through the bone, a technique which is gaining widespread acceptance as an alternative route for administering IV drugs and fluids. Vidacare's lithium-battery powered EZ-IO(r) tool and patented needle sets offer healthcare professionals an IO option that is stable, secure and capable of delivering essential fluids and drugs to patients in just seconds. As the number of emergency medical procedures in the professionals who have recognised its value as a life-saving tool which helps to circumvent difficult medical situations. "We are delighted to be working closely with Vidacare on the introduction of the EZ-IO device," said Mike Jackson, Clinical Director for Mersey Regional Ambulance Service. "In our experience we have found its speed of use and simplicity beneficial to patient care. Importantly, when traditional IV cannulation is unsuccessful or appears too difficult to attempt we know we can immediately turn to the EZ-IO and be confident that we will have access within seconds to deliver life saving drugs or fluids." Heart disease is access, and for every minute that passes after these types of cardiac episodes, the chances for survival decreases by 10 percent. In contrast, the EZ-IO(r) system has the potential to eliminate the occurrence of cases where there is no viable IV access, thus greatly increasing the chances of patient survival. About the EZ-IO(r) Product System The EZ-IO(r) product system by Vidacare is the best product for immediate vascular access when conventional IV access is difficult or impossible. The EZ-IO facilitates the administration of fluids and drugs to the patient securely, easily and quickly. EZ-IO's superior design yields an ease of use that allows vascular access with minimal trauma to the patient tissue or bone. Its unique design allows the user to know precisely when the insertion needle has entered the intraosseous space giving them superior control, even in the most difficult cases. EZ-IO allows emergency medicine professionals to work expertly to securely attain vascular access in seconds. The result is the ability to achieve required flow rates safely and with confidence. EZ-IO can help improve the clinical excellence of the For more information, visit www.vidacare.com.The company address is Kingdom (3/7/06) |
