Paramedic evaluation of adult Intraosseous Infusion System.

Introduction: The First Access for Shock and Trauma (FAST 1) Sternal Intraosseous (IO) System is a vascular access device designed as an alternative to peripheral or central intravenous (IV) cannulation for the treatment of critically ill and injured adults. During the development of the device, key objectives included safety, speed of insertion, and ease of use with minimal training. This study evaluated these characteristics.

Cadaver testing to validate design criteria of an adult intraosseous infusion system.

Introduction: The FAST 1 intraosseous (IO) infusion system was designed to deliver fluids and medications into the adult sternum in the prehospital and battlefield environments.

Objective: To test the prototype in 106 cadavers and excised sterna and compare it with other IO devices.

Results: The insertion force was similar to that of other IO devices (mean, 8.