Introduction to PALS
The Resuscitation Team
PALS Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Resuscitation Tools
Respiratory Distress/Failure
Tachycardia
Cardiac Arrest
Pediatric Post-Resuscitation Care
PALS Essentials
PALS Skills Training
PALS Exam
Intraosseous Access
The relative softness of bones in young children makes intraosseous access a quick, useful means to administer fluids and medications in emergency situations when intravenous access cannot be performed quickly or efficiently. Fortunately, any medication that can be given through a vein can be administered into the bone marrow without dose adjustment. Contraindications include bone fracture, history of bony malformation, and insertion site infection.
Intraosseous access should not be attempted without training.
