Table 7.
Managing the major complications related to intraosseous access.(11)
| Complications | Treatments |
| Extravasation | Remove the device, elevate the limb, and apply a cold compress to the puncture site |
| Osteomyelitis | Remove the device within 24 hours. Initiate antibiotic therapy (as prescribed by the physician) to treat the osteomyelitis |
| Compartment syndrome | Remove the device, elevate the limb, apply a cold compress to the puncture site, and consult the surgeon (fasciotomy and removal of necrotic tissue are required in severe cases) |
| Fat embolism | No specific treatment (no cases have been reported in the literature for pediatric patients) |