Sarcouncil Journal of Medicine and Surgery

Abstract: Introduction and Objective: In emergency situations where vascular access cannot be established, the intraosseous (IO) route offers a life-saving alternative. This study aims to evaluate the role of YouTube—the world’s largest video-sharing platform—in medical education by analyzing the educational content, popularity, and viewer engagement of IO procedure videos available on the platform. Method: In this study, a systematic search was conducted using the "intraosseous injection" keyword via the YouTube Data API v3. Videos uploaded between 2020 and 2026 were analyzed in terms of parameters such as title, channel type, view count, likes, comment engagement, and video duration. Descriptive statistics were used in the statistical analysis of the data. Findings: The data obtained from the analysis revealed that videos on interventional procedures have garnered a high level of interest among healthcare professionals and students. In particular, it was found that simulation videos clearly demonstrating the procedural steps received more views and likes compared to theoretical explanations. It was observed that a significant portion of the video content was shared by channels focused on emergency medicine and critical care, and that engagement rates were concentrated around the technical challenges and clinical indications of the procedures. Conclusion: YouTube serves as an important visual resource for medical procedures that require practical skills, such as intraosseous access. However, the heterogeneous nature of the content on the platform highlights the lack of an academic oversight mechanism. To enhance educational effectiveness, increasing the availability of content that is approved and standardized by medical authorities is critical for reducing the margin of error in clinical practice.