Management of Extrvasations - Courtemanche & Associates

IV Complications. Infiltration – pallor, coolness, swelling; treat by removing IV, elevate extremity, wrap with warm, moist towel for 20 minutes. Phlebitis – pain, swelling, warmth, redness up the vein; treat by removing IV, warm, moist heat. Lab Normals. The Magic 4’s (a quick way to try to keep all of these normals straight) ................
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