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Intraosseous (IO) needles are used in patients who are critically ill when it is not possible to obtain venous access. While IO allows for immediate access, IO infusions are associated… Click to show full abstract
Intraosseous (IO) needles are used in patients who are critically ill when it is not possible to obtain venous access. While IO allows for immediate access, IO infusions are associated with complications including fractures, infections and compartment syndrome. We present a case of an 87 year old man who developed lower extremity compartment syndrome after receiving an IO needle insertion and had to be treated surgically with fasciotomy to correct the problem.
Keywords:
syndrome leg;
compartment syndrome;
needle insertion
Journal Title: Annals of vascular surgery
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Annals of vascular surgery
Year Published: 2019
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