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intraosseous

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intraosseous
[in′trə·os′ē·əs]
Etymology: L, intra, within, os, bone
pertaining to the interior of bone.

intraosseous (in´trôs´ēs),
adj within the bone.

intraosseous
within a bone; sometimes used to refer to the bone marrow cavity in place of intramedullary.

intraosseous catheterization
percutaneous placement of an intravenous catheter into a marrow cavity provides an alternative route for the administration of fluids and medication when peripheral blood vessels are collapsed or inaccessible. In small animals, the femur is most often used.


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