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,
2
Q
Contraindications and complications IO
A
Trauma, infection, failure to identify landmarks, prosthesis
Extravasation, dislodgement, compartment sysndrome, chipping of bone, pain, osteomyelitis, infection
3
Q
Promomal tibia site?
A
3cm below patella, 2 cm medically along flat aspect
4
Q
Distal tibia site?
A
2 fingers above medial malleolus