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intraosseous infusion Emergency medicine A format for rapid infusion of fluids in Pts in shock and trauma, using a 15-18 gauge sternal or iliac BM—aspiration needle for intraosseous infusion in emergencies as an alternative to IV access Complications Placement failure, local cellulitis, abscesses, osteomyelitis. See Cutdown. intraosseous infusionA method of obtaining immediate access to the circulation by inserting a needle through the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and periosteum into the marrow cavity of a long bone, usually the proximal tibia. Once access is gained, substances may be injected into the bone marrow, where they are absorbed almost immediately into the general circulation. This avenue of access does not collapse in the presence of shock. Synonym: intraosseous injectionPatient careDrugs infused intraosseously should be followed by a bolus of 5 mL or more of normal saline. See also: infusionintraosseous infusion The process of supplying urgently needed fluid into the marrow cavity of a bone in a life-threatening condition in which normal access to the circulation is difficult, and delaying, or impossible.LegalSeeInfusion |