Drugs are delivered into the marrow cavity in cancellous bone: A highly vascular compartment filled with a network of venous sinusoids Non-collapsible even in shocked states Connect to a series of longitudinal ‘Haversian’ canals in cortical bone Contain a...
A chest drain that is bubbling should never be clamped – the risk of tension pneumothorax There are a few reasons why drains may be clamped: During the drainage of extensive fluid, collections to prevent re-expansion pulmonary oedema Under specialist...
Remove the extension set from the needle hub Attach a 10 ml luer lock syringe to act as a handle Grasp syringe and continuously rotate clockwise while gently pulling the catheter out – do not rock or bend during removal Dispose of IO needle into a sharps bin...
