IV Complications Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
All
- air embolism
- catheter embolism
- circulatory overload
- electrolyte overload
- hematoma
- infection
- infiltration
- phlebitis
- thrombophlebitis
- tissue damage
A
- air embolism: hypoTN, incr HR, dyspnea, decr LOC
- catheter embolism: pain ALONG vein, hypoTN, weak HR, decr LOC
- circulatory overload: hyperTN, dist veins, incr RR, dyspnea, moist cough/crackles
- electrolyte overload: depends
- hematoma: ECCHYMOSIS, swelling, leakage, HARD painful lumps
- infection: (local) red/swell/drainage, (sys) fever, h/a, n/v, incr HR
- infiltration: swelling, pain, COOLness
- phlebitis: swelling, pain, HEAT, SPONGY
- thrombophlebitis: HARD vein, HEAT, tenderness
- tissue damage: discomfort, skin changes
2
Q
air embolism
A
- tachycardia
- dyspnea
- hypotension
- cyanosis
- decreased LOC
3
Q
catheter embolism
A
- hypotension
- weak, rapid pulse
- pain along vein
- cyanosis of nail beds
- loss of consciousness
4
Q
circulatory overload
A
- hypertension
- distended jugular veins
- rapid breathing
- dyspnea
- moist cough and crackles
5
Q
electrolyte overload
A
depends
6
Q
hematoma
A
- ecchymosis
- swelling and leakage of blood at site
- hard and painful lumps at site
7
Q
infection
A
- local: redness, swelling, drainage
- systemic: chills, fever, malaise, headache, nausea, vomiting, backache, tachycardia
8
Q
infiltration
A
- edema
- pain
- coolness
9
Q
phlebitis
A
- heat
- redness
- tenderness
- NOT swollen or hard
- sluggish IV infusion rate
10
Q
thrombophlebitis
A
- heat
- redness
- tenderness
- hard, cordlike vein
- sluggish IV infusion rate
11
Q
tissue damage
A
- skin color changes
- sloughing of skin
- discomfort at site
