Complications of intraosseous infusion.
- Author:
Ketan PANDE
;
Kylath George MAMMAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2011;7(4):209-209
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A 5-month-old child was admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit with status epilepticus and
cardio-respiratory arrest. Due to difficulty with obtaining intravenous access, an intraosseous infusion
was started in the left proximal tibia. This was discontinued after two days. On examination
there was swelling of the left leg with minimal redness. The site of infusion did not show any
abnormality. A radiograph of the left leg performed on the ninth day did not reveal any abnormalities.
A repeat radiograph performed on the twentieth day is shown above (Panel).
What is the diagnosis?
Answer: refer to page 237
