Facilitates a faster rate of fluid administration

Simple technique; likely easier to learn and possibly easier to recall and perform

Requires two providers

Many syringes required which may increase cost and waste production

Requires multiple connections to the intravenous line which may increase risk of contamination

Can be performed by a single provider

Likely better suited to space-limited environments, such as the out-of-hospital setting

May require only a single connection to the intravenous line (closed system) which may decrease risk of contamination

Facilitates a slower rate of fluid administration

More complex task; requires greater dexterity and more practice may be needed for optimal recall and performance

Risk of adverse events as a result of stopcock toggling errors