IV (3) Flashcards
1
Q
What is infiltration vs extravasation?
A
-Occurs when fluid leaks out of the vein and into surrounding soft tissue
2
Q
What is infiltration?
A
-fluid leaks out and doesn’t irritate tissues
3
Q
What is extravasation?
A
- fluid leaks out and does irritate tissues
- eg.chemo
4
Q
What are the symptoms of infiltration and extravasation?
A
- Inflammation
- Tightness of the skin
- Pain at IV site
- COOL SKIN
5
Q
What are the possible treatments of infiltration and extravasation?
A
- Elevate sight to decrease swelling
- Apply warm/cool compress
6
Q
What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction?
A
- Skin reaction (hives/pale)
- Low BP
- Constriction of airway
- Weak/rapid pulse
7
Q
What is the treatment of an allergic reaction?
A
- Adrenaline
- Cortisone (decrease inflammation in the air passage)
