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Possible effect 3: Nerve injury
Sometimes, the IV catheter can inadvertently injure a nerve near the insertion site, leading to pain,

numbness, or tingling sensations. If a patient experiences persistent or severe pain, numbness, or
tingling after an IV insertion, s/he needs medical attention promptly. A healthcare professional can
evaluate the nerve function and determine the appropriate course of action, which may include

medication or referral to a specialist.

Possible effect 4: Extravasation Possible effect 5: Infection
A specific type of infiltration where caustic
Infection can occur at the insertion site due
or vesicant medications leak into to contamination during catheter

surrounding tissues. It is similar to placement. The patient will experience

infiltration but may also include intense symptoms such as fever, chills, redness,
burning or stinging sensations, and can lead swelling, and pain at the site. Severe

to significant tissue damage such as infections can enter the bloodstream and

necrosis or compartment syndrome if not cause systemic issues
treated promptly.

Possible effect 6: Air embolism Possible effect 7: Blood clots
Air embolism occurs when air enters the Clots can form in the vein due to stasis or
bloodstream through the IV line. Symptoms irritation from the catheter. It is commonly

include Sudden shortness of breath, chest indicated by Swelling, pain, and warmth in
pain, rapid heartbeat, and potential loss of one limb; if a clot dislodges, it may lead to
consciousness. This is a critical condition deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary

requiring immediate medical attention embolism (PE), which are serious conditions.

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