New study reveals delays in getting IV access during cardiac arrest
NCT ID NCT01803971
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 200 adults having a cardiac arrest outside the hospital to see how long it takes paramedics to get a working IV or IO line. The goal was to find out what causes delays or failures when trying to start an IV first and then switching to an IO if needed. The results could help improve emergency care guidelines.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help improve emergency guidelines for getting IV or IO access faster during cardiac arrest.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It only identifies risk factors and delays, so it may not directly change outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CHU Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
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