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Pediatric IO Placement Landmarks
January 4th, 2012 by RH-111
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I did not know this…

· If the Tibial Tuberosity CANNOT be palpated the insertion site is two finger widths below the Patella (and then) medial along the flat aspect of the Tibia. (The Tibial Tuberosity can be difficult or impossible to palpate on younger patients, As patients mature the Tibial Tuberosity becomes easier to identify.)

· If the Tibial Tuberosity CAN be palpated the insertion site is one finger width below the Tuberosity (and then) medial along the flat aspect of the Tibia.


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