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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Abramson, Tiffany M., Alreshaid, Laith, Kang, Tarina, Mailhot, Thomas, Omer, Talib
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: University of California Irvine, Department of Emergency Medicine publishing Western Journal of Emergency Medicine 2018
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6230360/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30443617
http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.2018.8.38854
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Sumario: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.

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