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. 2018 Jan;6(1):e59-e62.
doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1661407. Epub 2018 Jul 19.

Serious Complications of Intraosseous Access during Infant Resuscitation

Jiri Molacek  1 , Karel Houdek  1 , Václav Opatrný  1 , Jiri Fremuth  2 , Lumir Sasek  2 , Inka Treskova  3 , Vladislav Treska  1
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Serious Complications of Intraosseous Access during Infant Resuscitation

Jiri Molacek et al. European J Pediatr Surg Rep. 2018 Jan.
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Abstract

We report on a 2.5-month-old infant with ischemia of the left leg and compartment following intraosseous needle application during resuscitation. Unfortunately, this event led to major limb amputation. The cause, mechanism, and prevention of this severe complication are discussed in this article.

Keywords: compartment syndrome; intraosseous access; limb amputation.

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Left lower limb on admission, a visible insertion site after intraosseous access.
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Fasciectomies performed.
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Limb gangrene.
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Above knee amputation.
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