A prospective evaluation of tibial insertion sites for intraosseous needles to gain vascular access in Asian neonates.

Chutima SengasaiPreeyacha PacharnBosco PaesRatchada Kitsommart

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2024)

IO needles should be placed 2 cm below and 1-2 cm medial to the tibial tuberosity. MIN needles are preferred to minimize leakage. IO depth should be modified by birth weight.

Keyphrases

birth weight
total knee arthroplasty
gestational age
weight gain
optical coherence tomography
body mass index
preterm infants