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ATI comprehensive Meds for Cardiac A+ Guide/1. COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH IV INFUSION A. Infiltration i. Prevention 1. Use smallest catheter for prescribed therapy, stabilize port-access, asse ... ss blood return ii. Treatment 1. Stop infusion, remove peripheral catheters, apply cold compress, elevate extremity, insert new catheter in opposite extremity B. Extravasation i. Prevention 1. Know vesicant potential before giving medication ii. Treatment 1. Stop infusion, discontinue administration set, aspirate drug if possible, apply cold compress, document condition of site (may photograph) C. Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis i. Prevention 1. Rotate sites every 72 to 96 hours, secure catheter, use aseptic technique; for PICCs, avoid excessive activity with the extremity ii. Treatment 1. Stop infusion, remove peripheral IV catheters, apply heat compress, insert new catheter in opposite extremity D. Hematoma i. Prevention 1. Avoid veins not easily seen or palpated; obtain hemostasis after insertion ii. Treatment 1. Remove IV device and apply light pressure if bleeding; monitor for signs of phlebitis and treat E. Catheter embolus i. Prevention 1. Do not reinsert stylet needle into catheter ii. Treatment [Show More]
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