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What Adverse Effects Should You Look Out While undergoing IV Infusion.

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 IV (intravenous) infusion is a common medical procedure used to deliver fluids, medications, blood products, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream. IV infusion is generally safe but adverse effects are sometimes observed in patients e.g. Infiltration: swelling, pain, and coolness around the IV site caused by IV fluid or medication leaking into the surrounding tissue […]

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What Should you expect from a Wound Care Visit

Infusion, IV therapy, IV/Chemotherapy Infusion |

Your wound care nurse will: Examine and measure your wound Check the blood flow in the area around the wound Determine why it’s not healing Create a treatment plan What are the Treatment Goals: Healing the wound Preventing the wound from getting worse or becoming infected Preventing limb loss Preventing new wounds from occurring or

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Do You Know Your Catheter?

Infusion, IV therapy, IV/Chemotherapy Infusion |

Infusion lines, commonly referred to as intravenous (IV) lines or catheters, are used to deliver medications, fluids, blood products, and nutrients directly into a patient’s bloodstream. There are several types of infusion lines, each designed for specific purposes and durations of use. Here are the main types:   Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC): Description: This is

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