Placement of an Intraosseous Line
Learning Objectives
Describe the indications and contraindications for intraosseous (IO) line placement
Identify common and alternative anatomic locations for IO line placement in infants and children
Describe the steps for manual and intraosseous drill placement of IO lines
State the ways in which an IO line can be used for lab draws and infusions
Learn how to troubleshoot and monitor for potential complications of IO line placement
Author(s)
Monica Kleinman, MD
Chief Safety Officer | Program for Patient Safety and Quality | Co-Chair | Resuscitation Quality Program | Boston Children's Hospital
Associate Professor of Anesthesia (Pediatrics) | Harvard Medical School
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Kleinman M, Wolbrink TA. Placement of an Intraosseous Line. 8/2013. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3004/placement-of-an-intraosseous-line.