Season 1 Episode 7: April 8, 2025 - All About Intraosseous Devices

In this episode, Cheryl Campos discusses the critical role of intraosseous devices in emergency care, highlighting their evolution, current usage, and the importance of training and advocacy among nurses. She emphasizes the need for nurses to be confident in using these devices to improve patient outcomes and shares insights on pain management during procedures.

Cheryl Campos, DNP, NPD-BC, CEN, CPHQ, VA-BC

Cheryl Campos, DNP, NPD-BC, CEN, CPHQ, VA-BC, has nearly 35 years of nursing experience, including over two decades in Emergency Nursing. She specializes in Clinical Performance Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice Implementation, and Emergency Nursing Education. Board-certified in Nursing Professional Development and Vascular Access, she is also a Certified Emergency Nurse and a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality.

In 2016, Dr Campos implemented an ultrasound-guided IV insertion program at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, which continues to thrive today. She also trained the emergency nurses in intraosseous IV insertion, reinforcing best practices in vascular access. Her work focuses on improving first-attempt success rates, reducing complications, and advancing nurse-led vascular access placement.

A recognized educator and speaker, Dr Campos has presented nationally and internationally on vascular access and patient safety, dedicated to advancing clinical excellence through education, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®

Guest: Cheryl Campos, DNP, NPD-BC, CEN. CPHQ, VA-BC

In this episode, Cheryl Campos discusses the critical role of intraosseous devices in emergency care, highlighting their evolution, current usage, and the importance of training and advocacy among nurses. She emphasizes the need for nurses to be confident in using these devices to improve patient outcomes and shares insights on pain management during procedures.

Resources

Proehl, J. A., & Campos, C. (2025). The role of the nurse in the use of intraosseous vascular access devices [Joint position statement]. Emergency Nurses Association.                       https://enau.ena.org/URL/The-R...                    Intraosseous-Vascular-Access-Devices-ENA-INS-Joint-Position-Statement

https://www.learningcenter.ins1.org/position-papers

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