A Novel Method of Intraosseous Infusion of Adenosine for the Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia in an Infant

Authors

Krista Helleman, Western University
Amrit Kirpalani, Western University
Rodrick Lim, Western University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2017

Journal

Pediatric Emergency Care

Volume

33

Issue

1

First Page

47

Last Page

48

URL with Digital Object Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0000000000000966

Abstract

Supraventricular tachycardia is a common arrhythmia faced by emergency physicians in the pediatric population. In most cases, antecubital intravenous access can be established, and adenosine can be administered in a rapid and timely fashion. The role and administration of intraosseous adenosine are poorly established. We describe a case where the administration of adenosine was successful via a mixed method administration.