Intraosseus infusion
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When children need quick infusions of substances into their vascular systems, dangerous delays can result from the difficulty of gaining access to a blood vessel. Such situations arise in cardiopulmonary arrest (cessation of function of the lungs and heart), burns, status epilepticus (prolonged seizures that can become life-threatening), and shock. An alternative to blood vessels for infusions is the marrow cavity of long bones, a space that allows substances to enter the general circulation almost immediately. This can only work in children under the age of five, because the marrow's supply of blood vessels becomes less after that age. The technique is not recommended in certain situations, such as when bone disease or fractures are present, and caution should be used if inflammation or an infected burn is present. The technique is described. Complications include problems of placement, leakage of fluid, or clotting of marrow in the needle. Rates of localized infection (cellulitis and abscesses) are lower than rates of infection from indwelling catheters in blood vessels. Osteomyelitis (bone inflammation) is a serious complication, and has been noted to occur in 0.6 percent of 4,270 cases. In summary, intraosseus infusion has several advantages as a method of vascular access. It is currently used on children in crisis, where other approaches to infusion have failed. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1990
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Carol Moseley-Braun: her first year in the Senate
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Sen Carol Moseley-Braun feels some pressure to perform up to the expectations of the public as an African American woman senator. The most difficult part of her job is scheduling activities, and she even has to schedule the time she spends with her son.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1993
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The kings of pop
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Microwaveable popcorn brands are evaluated based on buttery taste, salt content, fat content, and calories. Jolly Time Healthy Pop and Health Choice received the highest ratings.
Publication Name: Men's Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1054-4836
Year: 1998
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