Dear Editor,

The New Glarus Area EMS would like to thank the New Glarus Community Foundation for the grant which made it possible for the service to add Intraosseous to both ambulances. Intraosseous infusion (IO) is the process of injecting directly into the marrow of a bone to provide a non-collapsible entry point into the body. This technique is used to provide fluids and medication when IV access is not available or not feasible.

Thank you again to the New Glarus Community Foundation.

Kristie Mueller,

Chief, New Glarus Area EMS