Bilateral lower extremity compartment syndromes secondary to intraosseous fluid resuscitation.

Abstract

Intraosseous infusions are reserved for use in life-threatening hypovolemic or cardiogenic shock when intravenous (i.v.) access cannot be readily established. Although minor fluid extravasation is a common problem with this technique, a fully established compartment syndrome has never been reported. We describe a child with severe compartment syndromes of both lower extremities complicating the use of intraosseous fluid resuscitation.

• Authors: R D Galpin, J B Kronick, R B Willis, T C Frewen
• Journal: Journal of pediatric orthopedics (J Pediatr Orthop) 1991 Nov-Dec Vol. 11 Issue 6 Pg. 773-6 ISSN: 0271-6798 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1960204 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Bone and Bones
• Child, Preschool
• Compartment Syndromes (etiology, surgery)
• Female
• Fluid Therapy (adverse effects, methods)
• Humans
• Infusions, Parenteral (adverse effects, methods)
• Leg
• Shock (therapy)