HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - EZ-IO by VidacareCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO :
FROM
Kenneth Robertson, Director
Purchasing Department
11Yv
U Maurice Kemp, Chief
Department of Fire -Rescue
November 8`h, 2012
DATE : FILE :
SUBJECT :
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Request for Sole Source Finding:
EZ-IO by Vidacare
This memorandum serves to request that you approve a finding that Vidacare located at 4350
Lockhill Selma Road, Suite 150, Shavano Park, TX, 78249, is the sole source provider for EZ-IO
intraosseous infusion system.
The fire stations utilize EZ-IO Intraosseous Infusion System is the leading choice for intraosseous
access across multiple health care settings, and it is used by 90 percent of US advanced life support
ambulances over help of US Emergency Departments.
EZ-IO can be used to quickly establish stable and secure vascular access in less than 10 seconds —
for adults and children, awake or unconscious'. Many EMS services in the US are using EZ-IO as
their first line solution for vascular access in cardiac arrest and resuscitation scenarios, enabling
critical medications and fluids to be given very early in resuscitative efforts. Recent research
suggests early interventions in resuscitation can substantially improve patient outcomes.
Therapeutic hypothermia has gained recent attention in the literature as a viable treatment for post -
arrest patients with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Much of the literature on
therapeutic hypothermia recommends early initiation to increase the probability of positive
outcomes. Using EZ-IO to initiate therapeutic hypothermia rapidly can avoid critical treatment
delays due to difficult vascular access on scene or en route to the hospital.
It is therefore respectfully requested that you approve a sole source finding for EZ-IO Intraosseous
Infusion System by Vidacare. Please indicate your approval below.
APPROVED:
//4ez.,
K nneth Robertson, P chasing Director / Da e
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