IO Flashcards
1
Q
Common site in children
A
Proximal Tibia - just below the growth plate
2
Q
Other IO sites
A
Distal tibia - just above the medial malleolus
Distal Femur
Anterior-Superior Illiac spine
3
Q
Drill IO also approved for
A
Humerus - in older children, adolescents, adults
4
Q
Site contraindications
A
- Crush/Fracture
- Fragile bone conditions
- Previous attempts in same bone (osteogenesis imperfecta)
- Infection present overlying tissue
5
Q
How long are IO needles intended for
A
short term - 24 hrs