Blood drawn from an IO can be used for type and cross, chemistry, blood gas.
There is not good correlation with Sodium, Potassium, CO2, and calcium levels.
Potassium is often elevated due to hemolysis
CANNOT use IO blood for CBC
WBCs are higher and platelet counts are lower
Only need to discard 2mL of blood prior to sending to lab
There is not good correlation with Sodium, Potassium, CO2, and calcium levels.
Potassium is often elevated due to hemolysis
WBCs are higher and platelet counts are lower
Intraosseous access
Central venous catheterization
Peripheral IV placement
Vascular access
Arterial line
External jugular vein cannulation
Sheath introducer
Rapid infusion catheter