Feedback to the field: an assessment of sternal intraosseous (IO) infusion.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
Intraosseous vascular infusion (IO) is a recognized alternative to peripheral intravenous infusion when access is inadequate. The sternum and proximal tibia are the preferred sites. A review of 98 cases at autopsy revealed successful sternal IO placement in 78 cases (80%). Assuming a worst case scenario for placement (pin mark and no tip in bone [17 cases] and tip present and not in the sternum [3 cases]), attempts were unsuccessful in 20 cases (20%). We draw no specific conclusions regarding sternal IO use, but hope that personnel placing these devices and those providing medical training can use the information.
Volume
11
Issue
1
First Page
23
Last Page
26
ISSN
1553-9768
Published In/Presented At
Harcke HT, Crawley G, Ritter BA, Mazuchowski EL. Feedback to the field: an assessment of sternal intraosseous (IO) infusion. J Spec Oper Med. 2011 Winter;11(1):23-26. doi: 10.55460/JFQH-D0AH. PMID: 21455906.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
21455906
Department(s)
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Document Type
Article