1. Proximal tibia - anteromedial aspect, 2-3cm below tibial tuberosity. 2. Humeral head - Greater tubercle locate surgical neck, 1-2cm above 45 deg 3. Sternum/ ASIS

1. Immediate vascular access 2. Cardiac arrest with no IV insitu

1. Overlying Infection 2. Fracture proximal to site 3. IO in last 48 hours 4. Septic arthritis, OM, osteoporosis

1. Fluid extravasation 2. Compartment syndrome 3. Joint/nerve injury

IO Access Flashcards by Brian Yong

Sites

Proximal tibia
- anteromedial aspect, 2-3cm below tibial tuberosity.
Humeral head
- Greater tubercle locate surgical neck, 1-2cm above 45 deg
Sternum/ ASIS

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Size

Child: Pink (3-39kg)
Adult: Yellow (humerus) 45mm, Blue (tibia) 25mm

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Indications

Immediate vascular access
Cardiac arrest with no IV insitu

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Contraindications

Overlying Infection
Fracture proximal to site
IO in last 48 hours
Septic arthritis, OM, osteoporosis

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Complications

Fluid extravasation
Compartment syndrome
Joint/nerve injury

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IO Access Flashcards

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