Bilateral lower extremity compartment syndromes secondary to intraosseous fluid resuscitation.
Intraosseous infusions are reserved for use in life-threatening hypovolemic or cardiogenic shock when intravenous (i.v.) access cannot be readily established. Although minor fluid extravasation is a common problem with this technique, a fully established compartment syndrome has never been reported. We describe a child with severe compartment syndromes of both lower extremities complicating the use of intraosseous fluid resuscitation.
Galpin
R D
RD
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
Kronick
J B
JB
Willis
R B
RB
Frewen
T C
TC
D001842:Bone and Bones; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D007866:Leg; D012769:Shock / Q000628:therapy*