Complications of IVTherapy! . . Phlebitis 💉. . An inflammation of the vein- this can be caused by a reaction to catheter material, chemical irritation, the rate of flow, position of the catheter, the insertion skill, and dehydration! . S/S include pain, edema, erythema (redness), warmth, and redness traveling up the path of the vein. . Interventions include - discontinue the IV line and apply a warm compress- potential need for antibiotics 💊💊 . . Infiltration 💉 . IV fluid entering the surround tissue space around the IV site. . . S/S - pallor, edema, coolness at IV site . . Interventions include: discontinue the infusion, insert the catheter in a different extremity, raise the extremity and apply warm compress! . . #iv #ivmeds #ivfluids #ivcomplications #nursesofinstagram #nursingschool #nurse #studentnurse #nursingstudent #nursetobe #nursesofig #rn #ron #lpn #lvn #adn #bsn #bscn #pnac #cna #psw #nursingschool https://www.instagram.com/p/BvO7Q3NhLHM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wxji2x2dy8hy
