Ensuring large bore intravenous access during the resuscitative phase of a trauma patient's treatment for timely delivery of resuscitation fluids is required for definitive treatment. ... Faster infusion of blood and blood products allows for rapid and quality resuscitation to avoid the pitfalls of haemorrhage.

Why do you need two large bore IVS?

Peripheral access is typically safer, easier to obtain, and less painful than central access. Finally, two large bore intravenous catheters in place can provide the same or more fluids during resuscitation as a central line.

What is a large bore catheter used for?

There are several large bore vascular access devices available for rapid fluid and blood administration in trauma and resuscitation settings, and depending on which country you are in, and where you work, these devices may be referred to by different names.