Intraosseous Infusion in a Child (IO Needle Insertion) Video: For patients in extremis from respiratory failure or shock, securing vascular access is crucial, along with establishing an airway and ensuring adequacy of breathing and ventilation. Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is often difficult, if not impossible, in infants and young children with circulatory collapse. Intraosseous (IO) needle placement, shown in the images below, provides a route for administering fluid, blood, and medication. An IO line is as efficient as an intravenous route and can be inserted quickly, even in the most poorly perfused patients. https://youtube/watch?v=LB1lNENwQtg
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:09:30 +0000
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