IO Flashcards

1
Q

Proximal humerus site?

A

Lateral midline, axilla, thumbs feel for golf ball on tee 1-2 cm above this, palm over head of numerous general area,

45mm needle, into bone, drill stop when you feel the pop, advance 1-2cm, flush line attempt to aspirate,

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Contraindications and complications IO

A

Trauma, infection, failure to identify landmarks, prosthesis

Extravasation, dislodgement, compartment sysndrome, chipping of bone, pain, osteomyelitis, infection

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Q

Promomal tibia site?

A

3cm below patella, 2 cm medically along flat aspect

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4
Q

Distal tibia site?

A

2 fingers above medial malleolus

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