A 2-year-old child comes to the emergency department demonstrating signs of dehydration and hypovolemic shock.Which best explains why an intraosseous infusion is started?

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In situations in which rapid establishment of systemic access is vital and venous access is hampered,such as peripheral circulatory collapse and hypovolemic shock,intraosseous infusion provides a rapid,safe lifesaving alternative.The procedure is painful,and local anesthesia and systemic analgesia are given.Antibiotics could be given when vascular access is obtained.Long-term central venous access is time-consuming,and intraosseous infusion is used in an emergency situation.

A 2-Year-Old Child Comes to the Emergency Department Demonstrating Signs