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    Complications of IV Therapy

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    While IV treatment can be safe, there are some potential complications if not administered properly. The most common complications include phlebitis caused by too large of a cannula or improper securing that results in vein inflammation, extravasation where the IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissue from an improperly sized cannula, and air embolisms from air bubbles entering the vein which can be fatal if not addressed. Less common complications are hypervolaemia or abnormal increases in blood volume more likely in certain groups, and infections that can result if lines or skin are not properly cleaned before insertion.

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    While IV treatment can be safe, there are some potential complications if not administered properly. The most common complications include phlebitis caused by too large of a cannula or improper securing that results in vein inflammation, extravasation where the IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissue from an improperly sized cannula, and air embolisms from air bubbles entering the vein which can be fatal if not addressed. Less common complications are hypervolaemia or abnormal increases in blood volume more likely in certain groups, and infections that can result if lines or skin are not properly cleaned before insertion.

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    While IV treatment can be safe, there are some potential complications if not administered properly. The most common complications include phlebitis caused by too large of a cannula or improper securing that results in vein inflammation, extravasation where the IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissue from an improperly sized cannula, and air embolisms from air bubbles entering the vein which can be fatal if not addressed. Less common complications are hypervolaemia or abnormal increases in blood volume more likely in certain groups, and infections that can result if lines or skin are not properly cleaned before insertion.

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    While IV treatment can be safe, there are some potential complications if not administered properly. The most common complications include phlebitis caused by too large of a cannula or improper securing that results in vein inflammation, extravasation where the IV fluid leaks into surrounding tissue from an improperly sized cannula, and air embolisms from air bubbles entering the vein which can be fatal if not addressed. Less common complications are hypervolaemia or abnormal increases in blood volume more likely in certain groups, and infections that can result if lines or skin are not properly cleaned before insertion.

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    Complications of IV Therapy

    While IV treatment is relatively safe, there can be complications if not administered properly. The
    most common include:

    1. Phlebitis. Inflammation of the vein. It occurs when the cannula is too large for the vein or if it’s
    improperly secured. To prevent this, the caregiver should use the smallest needle possible suitable for
    the patient and fluid being administered.

    Symptoms include:

    Warmth
    Swelling
    Pain
    Redness around the vein
    2. Extravasation. This happens when the liquid in the IV leaks to the tissue surrounding the vein. It can
    also be caused by inserting a cannula that’s too big for the patient.

    Symptoms include:

    Burning sensation
    Swelling around the IV site
    3. Air Embolism. This happens when an air bubble (or air bubbles) enters the vein. It could be fatal if
    not caught early, since the air can travel to the person’s brain, heart, or lungs. The complication can
    be avoided by ensuring that the patient is properly hydrated and resting in a supine position when
    injecting and removing the IV line.

    Symptoms include:

    Blue hue of the patient’s skin


    Difficulty breathing
    Low blood pressure
    4. Hypervolaemia. This is an abnormal increase in blood volume. It’s more likely to happen in
    pregnant women, young children, elderly patients, or people with kidney problems.

    The most common signs are:

    Tachycardia (increased heart rate)


    Distended neck veins
    5. Infection. If the IV line, port, or skin on the site of injection are not properly cleaned prior to
    inserting the IV, the likelihood of infection increases. This can be prevented with proper sterilization
    and hygiene.

    Symptoms include:

    Pain
    Swelling
    Fever

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