Complications of intraosseous infusion - Answers

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(Refer to page 209) Answer Osteomyelitis of the tibia following intraosseous infusion In critically ill or injured paediatric patients, intraosseous infusion (IO) provides rapid access to the systemic venous circulation. This has replaced venous cut-down and central line insertion in emergency situations, being included in standard protocols and training procedures recommended by most specialty associations and societies.