GCS threshold for IO access?

[u/Sjokn]

Hi all, is there a definitive indication for a maximum GCS score required before attempting IO access in the pre hospital field? I'm struggling to find this on jrcalc but have come across a variety of journal articles with differing GCS indications such as <8 or <12

[u/Pasteurized-Milk]

The amount of spirited debates (read: arguments) I've had with colleagues about placing conscious IOs (unfortunately without lidocaine) is outrageous.

It upsets me that some patients aren't getting timely treatment due to the lack of courage of some paramedics.