Affiliation:
1. CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF PATHOMORPHOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN ZABRZE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA, ZABRZE, POLAND
2. STUDENT RESEARCH GROUP AT THE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF PATHOMORPHOLOGY FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN ZABRZE, ZABRZE, POLAND
Abstract
Introduction: Thanks to more and more modern devices, the intraosseous (IO) access is not difficult, however, the
proper determination of the place to effectively obtain this route of drug administration without elementary knowledge
may be problematic. In case of any sudden health threat, it is necessary to establish vascular access. However, it
is not always possible, or it is very time-consuming, and both factors may worsen the patient’s health. In this case, IO
access should be considered. This article presents the results of the examination and comparison of the knowledge of
students of medicine and emergency medicine about the IO access.
The aim: The study aimed to assess the knowledge about IO access and its comparison among students of medicine
and emergency medicine.
Material and methods: 107 students of medicine and 51 students of emergency medicine participated in the study.
The original questionnaire containing 16 questions, including 11 scored, was used as the research tool.
Results: Mean percentage of correct answers in students of medicine was 42%, while in students of emergency medicine
- 40% correct answers.
Conclusions: Both groups of respondents in the conducted study showed a low level of knowledge about IO access.
The article draws attention to significant gaps in the education of both groups in the field of basic information of
particular practical importance for the performance of the future professional practice.
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