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intraosseous

intraosseous

9.8
Inside a bone, for example a needle used to give medicine
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntrəˈɑsiəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intraóseo
  • This article focuses on the increased use of intraosseous (IO) access in adult resuscitation.
  • intraosseous access
  • intraosseous vascular
  • adult intraosseous

Examples

  • Intraosseous access can be uncomfortable for conscious patients, and one study reports that the average pain score is five on a ten-point Likert scale (Davidhoff et al., 2005).

    Academic text (2010)

  • The doctor administered the medication through an intraosseous line to ensure rapid delivery.

  • Another possible mechanism may be the reduction of intraosseous pressure.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Intraosseous venous vascular malformations are rare, with the mandible being the most frequent craniofacial bone site.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Sympathetic denervation in SCI may cause arteriovenous shunts and a slowdown of intraosseous blood flow, thus increasing bone resorption.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Intraosseous<span class='jojo'> injection</span> is often used in emergencies when intravenous access is difficult.

  • The research highlights the effectiveness of intraosseous access for delivering fluids during trauma care.

Synonyms

intramedullary
vsintraosseous
  • Specialized
1 8.9

In the middle part of a bone or organ, in the soft marrow

is inside the whole bone rather than limited to its central marrow
endosteal
vsintraosseous
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to the inner surface of a bone

is within the bone generally not only at the inner surface

Surface Forms

intraosseous positive

Morphology

intraosseous = osseous (transparent) = intra + osseous

The adjective combines the prefix 'intra-' (within) with 'osseous' (bony) to give the literal meaning 'within bone', a straightforward composition though technical.

Etymology

The word intraosseous breaks into intra- meaning 'within' and osseous meaning 'bone', so it literally means 'inside a bone'. In medicine, an intraosseous line or injection is a quick way to give fluids or medicine when veins are hard to use.