TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 55. Intraosseous Infusion A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - Obtaining peripheral vascular access in the critically ill patient may be difficult and time-consuming. The vascular collapse that may accompany severe dehydration or a cardiac arrest can be profound and delay administration of essential therapies. Pediatric patients, in particular, may present a challenge due to the small size of their peripheral veins and the increased subcutaneous tissue. Administration of endotracheal medications may not provide rapid and reliable drug absorption during a cardiorespiratory arrest.1,2 SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57705685 ER -