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IO Needle Placement

The needle with introducer (stylet) should be pushed and twisted (screwed) until there is:

  • Sudden loss of resistance
  • Needle remains upright without support
  • Bone marrow can be aspirated
  • Fluid infuses easily without subcutaneous infiltration

Do NOT place IO needle into a fractured bone

Fractured Bone
Module 3: Pediatric Shock, including Vascular Access