title: Intraosseous infusion.
abstract: Intraosseous infusion has been documented for many decades to be a safe, fast, and effective method of fluid and medication administration. Complications are infrequent and the benefits generally far outweight the risks. Described in this article are: anatomic considerations, absorption, indications, complications, use in cardiopulmonary arrest, and insertion techniques.
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Miccolo
mesh_terms: D001842:Bone and Bones; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D012151:Resuscitation