Intraosseous vascular access

Case contributed by Joseph Scheller
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Lethargic infant following an accidental fall.

Patient Data

Age: 3 months
Gender: Male
x-ray

Tubular lucency within the midshaft of the tibia is compatible with recent intraosseous line placement.

Case Discussion

Tibial bony findings consistent with intraosseous access are not unusual in infants and children who have been resuscitated.

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