Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured ...

2. Systemic complications (allergic reactions, circulatory overload, air embolus, vasovagal reactions, and catheter shear) B. Local IV site reactions and local complications. 1. Infiltration is the escape of fluid into the surrounding tissue. a. Causes localized area of edema. b. Causes include: i. IV catheter passes through the vein and out ... ................
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