A pre-hospital physician administers a drug via the intraosseous route during cardiac arrest. What flush volume should follow each drug administration...

Question

A pre-hospital physician administers a drug via the intraosseous route during cardiac arrest. What flush volume should follow each drug administration?

Accepted Answer

20 mL normal saline flush

Answer

5 mL normal saline flush

Answer

No flush is required for IO access

Answer

50 mL normal saline flush

Answer

10 mL normal saline flush

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): IO Drug Administration

A pre-hospital physician administers a drug via the intraosseous route during cardiac arrest. What flush volume should follow each drug administration?