Which landmark is standard for proximal tibial intraosseous vascular access in an emergency resuscitation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Two centimeters distal and one to two centimeters medial to the tibial tuberosity
Answer: Two centimeters distal and one to two centimeters medial to the tibial tuberosity.
Why not the others: The distal medial tibia is an alternative site, but five centimeters proximal along the posterior border risks tendon damage; The patella has no medullary cavity and risks joint disruption; The fibular head is thin and needle insertion damages the common peroneal nerve.
Why not the others: The distal medial tibia is an alternative site, but five centimeters proximal along the posterior border risks tendon damage; The patella has no medullary cavity and risks joint disruption; The fibular head is thin and needle insertion damages the common peroneal nerve.
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