Papercut: I/O vs IV Access in OHCA

This study looked at the use of intraosseous (I/O) versus intravenous (IV) routes for drug administration in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

The Primary outcome of ustained ROSC was similar in both groups

• 221 patients (30%) in the I/O group and
• 214 patients (29%) in the IV group,

The Study
Vallentin M.F. et al. Itraosseous or Intravenous Vascular Access for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. NEJM Published October 31, 2024 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2407616