Intraosseous access has received a great deal of attention as an effective first alternative to failed or delayed peripheral or central intravenous access in emergency situations. The technique involves the placement of a vascular device with the tip of the intraosseous catheter in the bone matrix. Crystalloids, colloids, or medications delivered through this catheter immediately infuse into the systemic circulation via the bone marrow cavity.2
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/intraosseous-infusion