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Intraosseous line insertion for the primary health care physician
South African Family Practice | Vol 65, No 1 : Part 2| a5691 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v65i1.5691
| © 2023 Indiran Govender, Henry I. Okonta, Olukayode Adeleke, Selvandran Rangiah
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Submitted: 01 December 2022 | Published: 24 March 2023
Submitted: 01 December 2022 | Published: 24 March 2023
About the author(s)
Indiran Govender, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South AfricaHenry I. Okonta, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
Olukayode Adeleke, Department of Family Medicine and Rural Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa
Selvandran Rangiah, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
Abstract
Early rapid access to the vascular system is essential in emergencies and is lifesaving. In this article, we will provide information on the common sites used, the equipment that is required, the indications and contraindications for intraosseous line insertion, how to correctly and safely do the procedure, medication that can be administered, post insertion line management and possible complications. This is a lifesaving procedure and primary healthcare physicians should acquire this skill.
Keywords
intraosseous line; primary healthcare physician; children; resuscitation; intra vascular access
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