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"…in about 30% of injured soldiers who die from wounds, hemorrhage is the primary cause of death…" (Dublick 2000)
"The Institute of Medicine has recommended intraosseous (IO) infusion of 7.5% hypertonic saline (HTS) for combat casualties in shock…." (Alam, Hasan B. 2002)
"…To assess prospectively and randomly the feasibility, speed, and success rate of establishing an intraosseous access using the Bone Injection Gun (BIG) while wearing antichemical outfits…" (Ben-Abraham 2002)
"This research suggests that many of the difficulties and concerns associated with fluid resuscitation for treating significant hemorrhage in the field can be overcome." (Dubick 2003)
"…In a chemical warfare mass casualty scenario... limitations on the establishment of IV access during early treatment of the victims. A spring-driven, trigger-operated intraosseous infusion delivery system may offer an effective solution…" (Vardi A 2001)
"...Insertion times of IO compared favorably with peripheral IV catheteer in the face of hemorrhage..." (Dubick 2000)
