EMS Gadgets and Devices

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Comment by Tim Clemmer on December 30, 2011 at 11:12pm

The EZIO works much better than the BIG. I have used both extensively and never had a problem with the EZIO. The BIG device accually bends and malfunctions on a regular basis.

Comment by Lee Brown on December 25, 2011 at 1:15am

New to the site. With a volunteer fire dept North Alabama doing EMS response and looking for some power  suction units. Has there been an discussion on the Jr. Quckdraw by S-Scort. Looking at mid range prices. Like this one because it will fit in airway bag. Already have hand pump suction.

Comment by Warren E. Shaulis on May 13, 2009 at 4:23pm

My experience is the cost of the EZ-IO ansd B.I.G is similar, except that the success rate for the B.I.G is only about 50-70%, so you need to use two devices to one EZ-IO needle per pt. It is also been my experience that when people report an EZ-IO failure it is because they didn't forcefully flush the device before trying to infuse.

Comment by Rene on May 13, 2009 at 7:55am

Hi,I'm a medical device conceptor for ambulance products,I've made a portable OB/incubator kit for ambulance-rescue dept

Comment by Gul Dukat on May 12, 2009 at 6:05pm

Both the EZIO and the BIG work equally well. I am not sure that one is actually quicker than the other, I think it is just more what you are used to. Cost though certainly favors the BIG.

Comment by Tim Urquhart on January 21, 2009 at 8:26pm

One of my resource hospitals use the BIG for IO's. A large town in that system has pretty much put them to the test, and it sounds like 50/50 when it comes to like & dislike. As for me, I prefer the EZIO drill. Much quicker and less chance for error as far as I'm concerned.

Comment by Keith Paton on January 7, 2009 at 1:23pm

Has anyone checked into the Bone Injection Gun (BIG) vs EZIO? Our medical director likes the BIG. I'm a fan of the EZIO.