Intraosseous infusion.
Intraosseous infusion is recommended for children aged 6 years or less who have life-threatening conditions and require vascular access which cannot be achieved in a timely manner via another route. It is a reliable, safe procedure with a complication rate of less than 1%.
Accident and Emergency Department, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
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D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000075202:Contraindications; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017148:Infusions, Intraosseous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors