Intraosseous lines in preterm and full term neonates.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the use of intraosseous lines for rapid vascular access in primary resuscitation of preterm and full term neonates.


METHODS
Thirty intraosseous lines were placed in 27 newborns, in whom conventional venous access had failed.


RESULTS
All the neonates survived the resuscitation procedure, with no long term side effects.


CONCLUSIONS
Intraosseous infusion is quick, safe, and effective in compromised neonates.
D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D000075202:Contraindications; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D017148:Infusions, Intraosseous / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D012151:Resuscitation; D013977:Tibia