🦴 Why Doctors Drill Into BONE: The Intraosseous (IO) Procedure Explained!

MedWorld- Medical & Health on Instagram: "Sternum IO (intraosseous) access provides a fast and reliable route for medication and fluid administration in critical patients when IV access is difficult or impossible. Commonly used in cases of severe trauma, cardiac arrest, or shock, the manubrium offers a highly vascularized site for rapid absorption. Proper technique and placement are crucial to avoid complications. Would you use this in the field?🚑 #EMSeducation #OAccess #ParamedicSkills #Critic

Zikky Kanu, M.D. on Instagram: "That drill isn’t for surgery, it’s for emergency access. This is called intraosseous access, a life-saving way to give meds and fluids directly through the bone marrow when veins collapse or can’t be found fast enough. It’s fast, powerful, and used when every second counts. #EmergencyMedicine #MedicalBreakdown #TraumaCare #LifeSavingTools #IntraosseousAccess Disclaimer: This content is for medical education purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for