FascIOtomy: Ultrasound Evaluation of an Intraosseous Needle Causing Compartment Syndrome

FascIOtomy: Ultrasound Evaluation of an Intraosseous Needle Causing Compartment Syndrome

Intraosseous (IO) needles are used in critically ill patients when it is not possible to quickly obtain venous access. While they allow for immediate access, IO infusions are associated with complications including fractures, infections, and compartment syndrome. We present a case where point-of-car...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical practice and cases in emergency medicine 2018-11, Vol.2 (4), p.323-325
Hauptverfasser: Abramson, Tiffany M, Alreshaid, Laith, Kang, Tarina, Mailhot, Thomas, Omer, Talib
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Intraosseous (IO) needles are used in critically ill patients when it is not possible to quickly obtain venous access. While they allow for immediate access, IO infusions are associated with complications including fractures, infections, and compartment syndrome. We present a case where point-of-care ultrasound was used to quickly identify a malfunctioning IO needle that resulted in compartment syndrome of the lower extremity.
ISSN:2474-252X
2474-252X
DOI:10.5811/cpcem.2018.8.38854