Open AccessA theoretical alternative intraosseous infusion site in severely hypovolemic children
Author(s) -
Nkhensani Mogale,
Albert van Schoor,
Marius C. Bosman
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
african journal of primary health care and family medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.654
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 2071-2936
pISSN - 2071-2928
DOI - 10.4102/phcfm.v7i1.835
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , acromion , soft tissue , neurovascular bundle , cadaver , axillary artery , anatomy , anesthesia , rotator cuff
Studies have shown that the venous system tends to collapse during hypovolemic shock. The use of the bone marrow space for infusions is an effective alternative, with the tibial insertion site being the norm.
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