IO

Question 1

Proximal humerus site?

Answer 1

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,

Question 2

Contraindications and complications IO

Answer 2

Trauma, infection, failure to identify landmarks, prosthesis

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

Question 3

Promomal tibia site?

Answer 3

3cm below patella, 2 cm medically along flat aspect

Question 4

Distal tibia site?

Answer 4

2 fingers above medial malleolus