When to know when your IV Therapy’s becoming complicated?

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When to know when your IV Therapy’s becoming complicated?

Infiltration

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Insertion site is edematous, warm to touch, red and painful. IVF does not flow by gravity despite a patent line.

Phlebitis

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Insertion site is edematous, warm to touch, red and painful. A streak may run along the course of the vein.

Air embolism

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Presence of: Decreased blood pressure, Cyanosis, Tachycardia, Loss of consciousness

Allergic reaction

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Presence of rashes, redness and itching for minor reactions. Presence of cough, dyspnea, swollen tongue, cyanosis and loss of consciousness in major reactions

Circulatory overload

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Presence of dyspnea, cyanosis, cough, edema, ascites and weight gain.

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