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An emergency procedure, intraosseous catheter
placement involves the insertion of a needle into the marrow of the femur or
tibia in order to place a catheter and deliver medicine.
Also Known As:
Conditions Treated with Intraosseous Catheter Placement:
Intraosseous catheter placement is used as a temporary measure when other central line methods have not been successful.
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Non-surgical alternatives to intraosseous catheter
placement include peripherally inserted central catheter placement and central
venous catheter placement. There are no comparable surgical alternatives to the
procedure.
Potential Complications from Intraosseous Catheter Placement:
Possible risks following intraosseous catheter placement include osteomyelitis and cellulitis.
Recovery from Intraosseous Catheter Placement:
There is no recovery time needed following intraosseous catheter placement.
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