Intraosseous infusion (IO) is the process of injecting medication, fluids, or blood products directly into the bone marrow; [1] this provides a non-collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system. [2] The intraosseous infusion technique is used to provide fluids and medication when intravenous access is not available or not feasible.

Jun 5, 2023 · Intraosseous (IO) access is a fast and reliable route to give medications and infusions of any type. This activity reviews IO access, explains how to place an intraosseous device, and reviews how it can be used effectively by …

Mar 4, 2025 · The intraosseous (IO) device is a life-saving tool used to provide rapid vascular access in emergency situations. It is a safe and effective technique for infusing medications, fluids, and blood products in critically-ill individuals who do not have a peripheral IV line.

When intraosseous access (IO) is the best option for vascular access, clinicians and emergency care professionals rely on the BD ® Intraosseous Vascular Access System—the confident choice for delivering fluids and medications safely during …

This topic will discuss intraosseous (IO) infusion in children and adults, including indications, contraindications, and techniques according to device. Other forms of venous access are discussed separately:

Intraosseous (IO) access can be obtained using manual or drill-inserted devices for insertion of specialised needles; IO access uses the medullary space as a non collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system

Intraosseous (IO) access is an alternative method to providing venous administration of drugs and fluids. Commonly used by the military and pre-hospital medics, intraosseous access has expanded its use to a variety of settings: in the emergency department, at cardiac arrests, in the paediatric population, and is gaining popularity in adult ...

Aug 20, 2023 · Intraosseous access (IO access) involves inserting a catheter into the medullary space of a long bone, providing access to the systemic vasculature. Like intravenous access, …

IO infusion is a rapid and safe method for obtaining parenteral access in patients with difficult venous access. Pioneered in 1922 by Drinker and colleagues [4], this access was not used to benefit peripheral IV until the 1980s.

Intraosseous injection (IO) is a technique indicated in life-threatening situations for both adult and pediatric patients, in which the infusion of medications or liquids cannot be delayed in time, and due to age or circulatory collapse, vascular access cannot be achieved in about 60–90 s, with a maximum of up to three puncture attempts.