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Breckenridge paramedics trained in using new Bone Injection Gun:

A great review was published on Februray 18th in the "Summit Daily News" by Lory Pounder;

"..."We treat it like an IV," explained Lynch who said that having the Bone Injection Gun will really benefit the community and could save more lives..."

"...The Bone Injection Gun has also been used on children over time, but was only approved for adults within the last few years, said Michael Chase, clinical specialist with Performance Systems who conducted the training. Now, more than 500 departments in the country use it..."

"...Recently, in Colorado the Bone Injection Gun was used successfully on a 6-day-old baby, he added.

The introasseous (IO) injection, meaning directly into the bone marrow cavity, is fired like a syringe, Chase explained. It is inserted below the knee into the tibia.

"The quickest way to stabilize a patient is to get fluid in them. It's all abut getting fluid to your patient as quick as possible. ... You can push anything you can through an IV," he said. "It's always going to work as long as you've got the site chosen properly."..."

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