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What Should I Do About A Know Below An Inserted IV?
Question: hi last Saturday i has an iv inserted and still have a knot below where the iv was inserted, i was wondering if it swi a blood clot
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Sometimes blood, IV fluid, or IV medication can seep into the surrounding tissue - called an infiltration or extravasation. And sometimes the vein itself can become inflamed (phlebitis). Applying a warm, moist, compress to the area is usually helpful but may take a few days.
In terms of a clot, this is less likely, and IVs don't go into superficial veins, so it could cause a phlebitis, but not a deep vein thrombosis.
If the area is hot to touch and red and the redness is spreading, this can be a soft tissue infection. While heat can help this too, it should be looked at promptly by a doctor.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Thoughts on this
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Sometimes blood, IV fluid, or IV medication can seep into the surrounding tissue - called an infiltration or extravasation. And sometimes the vein itself can become inflamed (phlebitis). Applying a warm, moist, compress to the area is usually helpful but may take a few days.
In terms of a clot, this is less likely, and IVs don't go into superficial veins, so it could cause a phlebitis, but not a deep vein thrombosis.
If the area is hot to touch and red and the redness is spreading, this can be a soft tissue infection. While heat can help this too, it should be looked at promptly by a doctor.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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