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Emergency life-saving procedure. Needle put into bone marrow space to give fluids, antibiotics and other medicines
Used when
Types of intraosseous needles/devices
Always check manufacturer's instructions for your device. The following are basic principles only
Proximal tibia insertion site
You are trying to avoid the joint
Distal tibia insertion site
Femoral insertion site
Proximal humerus insertion site
If using drill
Intraosseous needle set
Spring-loaded device
Always angle needle at 60° away from joint — Figure 4.29. Avoids damage to growth plates (epiphyses) in children's bones.
Aspirate and start bolus and medicine
Secure needle
PO Box 4066 Alice Springs NT 0871
P: +61 8 8951 4700
General Enquiries: remotephcmanuals@flinders.edu.au