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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Medical Device Engineering
Fluid Dynamics

Background:

Rapid intravenous (IV) fluid infusion is crucial for emergency resuscitation.
Needleless connectors enhance safety but significantly limit flow rates.
The performance of 1- and 2-way high-flow stopcocks requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate flow rates across various IV catheter connection adjuncts.
To identify optimal devices for maximizing resuscitation efficacy.
To compare the performance of needleless connectors and high-flow stopcocks.

Main Methods:

Tested a 500-mL normal saline infusion circuit with various connectors under gravity and pressurized conditions.
Measured fluid volume gravimetrically over 120 seconds to calculate flow rate.
Analyzed data using 2-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc tests.

Main Results:

Needleless connectors significantly decreased flow rates compared to control.
High-flow 2-way and 3-way stopcocks did not significantly reduce flow rates compared to control.
High-flow stopcocks demonstrated flow rates comparable to uninterrupted IV tubing.

Conclusions:

High-flow stopcocks allow for increased flow rates compared to needleless connectors, potentially delivering more fluid over time.
The 2-way high-flow stopcock offers a significant advantage with increased flow and a compact design.
High-flow stopcocks may enhance emergency care efficiency, particularly in trauma and resuscitation settings.