Intraosseous infusion
Intraosseous Infusion
Intraosseous infusion (pronunciation: in-trah-oss-ee-ous in-few-zhun) is a medical procedure that involves the injection of fluids directly into the marrow of a bone. This method is used to provide fluids and medication when intravenous access is not available or not feasible.
Etymology
The term "intraosseous" is derived from Latin, with "intra" meaning "within" and "osseous" referring to "bone". Infusion comes from the Latin word "infundere", meaning to pour in.
Procedure
In an Intraosseous infusion, a needle is inserted into the marrow of a long bone, typically the tibia or humerus. Once the needle is in place, fluids, blood products, and medications can be infused directly into the bone marrow. This method allows for immediate access to the systemic circulation.
Indications
Intraosseous infusion is typically used in emergency situations when intravenous access cannot be established quickly enough. This includes cases of severe trauma, cardiac arrest, or shock. It is also used in pediatric emergencies due to the difficulty of establishing intravenous access in small children.
Related Terms
- Bone Marrow - The spongy tissue inside some of your bones, such as your hip and thigh bones. It contains immature cells, called stem cells.
- Intravenous Therapy - The infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein.
- Tibia - The inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle.
- Humerus - The bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intraosseous infusion
- Wikipedia's article - Intraosseous infusion
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