Figure 1. Wing bone anatomy shown in a Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus). Intraosseous catheters are most commonly placed in the distal ulna. The pneumatised humerus should not be used: because of its connection with the respiratory tract (in most bird species), fluid inserted into this bone may result in the patient drowning.

A guide to placing an intraosseous catheter in the avian distal ulna

Compared to an IV catheter, an IO catheter has the advantage of being more difficult for the patient to disrupt or remove. Additionally, patient interference will not result in blood loss (which could...