title: Intraosseous access to the circulatory system: An under-appreciated option for rapid access.
abstract: In many emergency situations rapid vascular access is a priority, particularly in cases involving haemodynamic compromise. Traditional vascular access through the use of an intravenous cannula, although the preferred first line method, can in certain circumstances have a high rate of failure. A study by Minville et al (2006) showed that the success rate of first attempt venous cannulation can be as low as 76%. Repeated attempts at venous cannulation in patients with difficult vascular access wastes valuable time which in some situations could prove fatal.
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authors: Benson
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus; D017148:Infusions, Intraosseous / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D013977:Tibia; D062666:Vascular Access Devices