What Are the Indications for Io Insertion

Cardiopulmonary arrest. [29, 30, 31]Burns.Blood draws.Local anesthesia.Medication infusion.

When would you insert an intraosseous infusion?

Intraosseous infusion (IO) is used in pediatric populations during anesthesia when other intravenous access, central venous catherization or venous cutdown, are difficult to use or cannot be used. When individuals are severely ill and are in need of “rapid, efficient, and safe delivery of drugs”, IO is used.

How do I confirm IO placement?

Confirm placement of the IO needle by checking for the stability of needle in bone, aspiration of marrow, ability to flush with saline, and good IV flow rates. The inability to aspirate does not always indicate poor placement. If this occurs, continue with a saline flush and attempt aspiration again.