RT Book, Section
A1 Reichman, Eric F.
SR Print(0)
ID 57705685
T1 Chapter 55. Intraosseous Infusion
T2 Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e
YR 2013
FD 2013
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-161352-1
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57705685
RD 2024/04/23
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