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Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 80:F74-F75 doi:10.1136/fn.80.1.F74
  • Original article

Intraosseous lines in preterm and full term neonates

  1. Helmut Ellemunter,
  2. Burkhart Simma,
  3. Rudolf Trawöger,
  4. Heiner Maurer
  1. Department of Paediatrics, Innsbruck University Hospital, Anichstrasse 35 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
  1. Dr Helmut Ellemunter.
  • Accepted 24 June 1998

Abstract

AIM To evaluate the use of intraosseous lines for rapid vascular access in primary resuscitation of preterm and full term neonates.

METHODS Thirty intraosseous lines were placed in 27 newborns, in whom conventional venous access had failed.

RESULTS All the neonates survived the resuscitation procedure, with no long term side effects.

CONCLUSION Intraosseous infusion is quick, safe, and effective in compromised neonates.

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