The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
				
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June 25, 2012
                		
                	Intraosseous Infusion for Rapid Vascular Access
					
					
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Intraosseous Infusion for Rapid Vascular Access
June 25, 2012 (Issue: 1393)
					The intramedullary venous plexus of cancellous
bone marrow does not collapse in patients who are
dehydrated or in shock. Intraosseous (IO) infusion
through an intramedullary cannula has effectively
replaced central venous catheterization (CVC)...more
 
        			
        			
						
					
					
					
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