Question 17 · LEK · Intraosseous access

A contraindication to the intraosseous access is:

1) a bone fracture in which the access is to be inserted;
2) skin or soft tissue infection;
3) severe osteoporosis;
4) previous attempt to establish the access in last 24 hours.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. 1,3.
  4. D. 2,3.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

Each listed item either compromises the integrity of the target bone or risks infection or leakage at the site.

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