Feasibility of Distal Femur Intraosseous Access in Adult Trauma: An Evaluation of Needle Length

Distal femur IO access appears to be a feasible alternative for vascular access in young, non-obese adult patients. Our findings suggest that standard IO needle lengths are adequate for this site in this population, supporting its potential incorporation into emergency protocols. Further research is recommended to validate these results and inform standardized guidelines for distal femur IO placement.

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Prehospital Emergency Care
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2025-10-28
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2025.2580431
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Bone fractures and treatments
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Distal femur IO access appears to be a feasible alternative for vascular access in young, non-obese adult patients. Our findings suggest that standard IO needle lengths are adequate for this site in this population, supporting its potential incorporation into emergency protocols. Further research is recommended to validate these results and inform standardized guidelines for distal femur IO placement.

Prehospital Emergency Care
Sheba Medical Center (IL), Rambam Health Care Campus (IL), Israel National Institute for Health Policy Research (IL), Rappaport Family Institute for Research in the Medical Sciences (IL), Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps (IL)
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