Preferred anatomic site for intraosseous infusion in Danish emergency departments

Abstract

Background Intraosseous infusion (IOI) is recommended when intravenous access cannot be readily established in resuscitation. There has been debate as to whether which anatomic site should be preferred for IOI. Although success and flow rates in e.g. proximal tibia compared with proximal humerus are not significant different some stress that the tibia should be first choice for IOI because of easily identifiable landmarks. We have as part of a project on IOI use in Danish emergency departments (EDs) assessed the preferred anatomic site for IOI. We hope to promote a debate concerning first choice insertion site for IOI.