IV Infiltration Can Cause Nerve Damage, Burns, or Amputation
Placing an intravenous (IV) catheter is a common medical procedure, but complications can occur when fluids or medications leak into surrounding tissue. IV infiltration may cause swelling, pain, and, in severe cases, nerve damage or permanent injury. Although not every IV complication results from negligence, preventable mistakes in catheter placement, monitoring, or treatment can cause […]
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