New bone needle may speed emergency care
NCT ID NCT01235078
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called EZ-IO that delivers fluids and medicines through the bone marrow in emergencies. Researchers compared it to standard central line placement in 105 patients needing urgent access. The goal was to see if the bone method is faster and has fewer complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that the EZ-IO device provides faster emergency vascular access than central venous catheters.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study comparing to historical data, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The device may not work as well in all patients or settings.
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Locations
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, Illinois, 60068, United States
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Baptist Hospital Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida, 32522, United States
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Gulf Breeze Hospital
Gulf Breeze, Florida, 32561, United States
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Methodist Healthcare, University Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States
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Omaha Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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Texas Tech University Medical Center
El Paso, Texas, 79905, United States