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• Prove it: IV access increases out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival better than IO access

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  A recent study shows an increased survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients who are administered medication through IV access rather than IO access

• IV manufacturer addresses solution shortages

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  Baxter said their manufacturing sites that were impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico are now all connected to power grids

• Wash. hospitals experiencing IV bag shortage after hurricanes

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  Also in short supply is saline, or sodium chloride, the solution most frequently given to help rehydrate patients

• Officials: Nationwide shortage of IV fluids caused by quality issues

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  The American Hospital Association said the problem was worsened as a result of Hurricane Maria's impact on manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico

• Mass. approves IV Tylenol during hospital transport

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  The decision, which came down Friday, allows paramedics across the state to administer acetaminophen, Motrin and an IV option of Toradol

• Paramedics replace fentanyl with ice, IV Tylenol to prevent addiction

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  Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher and Dr. Matthew Bivens are working to close off one avenue that can lead to opioid addiction

• EMS1's 10 year anniversary: Top 10 most viewed columns

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  From exam tips to career advice, our top columns of the past 10 years covered all the bases

• IV infiltration leads to $700K negligence award

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  Conn. judge and jury find that Good Samaritan immunity protects paramedics, not employers

• 'Hangover IV' marketed as dehydration cure

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  Partygoers and professionals alike are embracing IVs for rehydration therapy

• EMS helicopters to carry blood for emergency transfusions

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  STARS in Manitoba helicopters will fly with two units of O-negative blood for patient use on scene or during transport to a trauma center

• Medic at botched execution had trouble starting IV

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  A report by state investigators concluded the “viability of the IV access point” led to difficulty in administering a new lethal drug combination; the inmate died from a heart attack

• Former Pa. medic writes book on IV technique

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  The retired nurse and former paramedic who earned a reputation for his IV skills hopes to pass his three decades of knowledge onto others with his new book, "The Art of the IV Start"

• VeinViewer Flex projects HD image of vasculature

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  Device uses near-infrared light to distinguish between tissue and blood vessels; showing the way for difficult IV access situations

• Former medic gives dog's drugs to sick girlfriend

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  The Fla. veterinarian injected the left-over dog medication through an IV after the two had been drinking at a party