Kardiol Pol
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Meta Analysis
Intraosseous versus intravenous access while wearing personal protective equipment: a meta-analysis in the era of COVID-19.
Obtaining vascular access is one of the key procedures performed in patients in emergency settings. ⋯ This comprehensive meta‑analysis suggested that the use of PPE significantly extends the duration of intravascular procedures. However, under PPE conditions, operators were able to obtain intraosseous access in a shorter time and with a higher success rate than in the case of intravenous access.