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Infusions, Intraosseous

Medical Definition:	The adminstration of medication or fluid through a needle directly into the bone marrow. The technique is especially useful in the management of pediatric emergencies when intravenous access to the systemic circulation is difficult.
Guide Notes:	admin of drugs or fluids via needle directly into bone marrow; do not use /util except by MeSH definition
Previously Indexed:	Infusions, Parenteral (1976-1992)

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