[Intraosseous infusions in pediatric life-threatening emergencies].

As the bone marrow is a vascular tissue which cannot collapse, it may be used as a vascular access to treat life-threatening emergencies especially in children. Two cases reported here underline the value of this life-saving procedure. Both children were 9 months old, and were admitted for severe dehydration, having lost 15 and 10% of body weight respectively.