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Was In ER, Put IV In Forearm. Hard Time Drawing Blood. Had Saline IV Now Arm Is Swollen. Hard To Bend. Treatment?
Hi my name is Stephanie and I was just in the ER and they put an IV in my left fore arm and the nurse had a hard time drawing blood the first time but then he said its ok we will do it on other arm I had the saline IV in for 3 hours now I get home and my left arm is swollen and its hard to bend it is this normal or should I go back in
Mon, 26 Aug 2013
Hi,
It seems that there might be some extravasation of blood in surrounding tissues due to counter puncture.
Now there might be thrombophlebitis developed.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day.
If pain and swelling increases consult treating doctor and get examined.
A course of antibiotic may require.
Ok and take care.
It seems that there might be some extravasation of blood in surrounding tissues due to counter puncture.
Now there might be thrombophlebitis developed.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day.
If pain and swelling increases consult treating doctor and get examined.
A course of antibiotic may require.
Ok and take care.
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