Indian journal of pediatrics
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Review
Intraosseous infusion: a re-discovered procedure as an alternative for pediatric vascular access.
The intraosseous infusion has numerous advantages over other techniques that provide vascular access during emergencies. It is a rapid and safe alternate route for fluid and certain drug administration in the infant or child. ⋯ Intraosseous infusion is intended only for emergency resuscitation and stabilization, after which another route of vascular access should be sought. The technique may offer even more promise for those who rarely care for critically ill children, because this skill is easily mastered with even limited opportunity for practice.