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Intraosseous Access

Indications
1. Emergent access to vasculature in 6 years or younger
Mechanism
1. Entry into marrow cavity
2. Allows rapid delivery into central access
3. Marrow cavity entered most easily 6 years and younger
Site
1. Flat anteromedial tibial surface
2. Landmark: 1-3 cm below tibial tuberosity
Complications (<1% of patients)
1. Tibial Fracture
2. Compartment Syndrome
3. Skin necrosis
4. Osteomyelitis

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