Background. Emergency physicians often have difficulty providing vascular access to patients in critical condition. In these conditions, intraosseous access has an advantage over traditional peripheral vein catheterization. Currently, intraosseous access is not widely used at the stage of emergency medical care.Aim. Analysis and generalization of current information on the use of the method of intraosseous access to emergency medicine.Materials and methods. We have found publications in Russian and international search engines (PubMed, eLIBRARY, etc.) over the past 20 years. Publications reflected current issues of intraosseous access application. 74 articles were found and 30 were selected for review.Results. Intraosseous access showed good results in patients with weakly expressed venous network at the stage of emergency medical care. The method has a simple technique of manipulation, does not have a large number of complications and contraindications. Doctors who have received training often use intraosseous access, taking into account the indications for use.Conclusion. Intraosseous access has an advantage over peripheral intravenous access in patients in critical condition at the stages of emergency care.