IV tubbing & complications Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is LOCAL INFILTRATION
The escape of fluid into the surrounding tissue
Causes & signs of Local infiltration
dislodged needle, penetrated vessel
wall
SIGNS - swelling, pain around site, decrease
in IV flow rate, Site cold to touch.
What is phlebitis
inflammation of a veins
Cause & signs of phlebitis
injury needle insertions, irritating IV fluid, prolonged use of same IV site
red line above site, site warm to touch, and painful
WHat is thrombus
a blood clot
Cause & signs of thormbus
cause: tissue trauma from needle or catheter
signs: IV fluid flow may stop If clot instructs needle, painful, red and swollen vien
WHat is systemic speed shock?
the body’s reaction to a substance tha is injected into the circulatory system too rapidly
Signs of speed shock
flushed face,
headache, tight feeling
in chest, irregular pulse
What is FLUID OVERLOAD
The condition caused when too large a volume of
fluid Infuses into the circulatory system
Signs of fluid overload
SOB, increased BP and R, bounding
P, jugular vein distention, edema and crackles
when listening to lung sounds
What is embolism
A foreign body or air in the blood stream that
could be deadly (air can enter through IV).
Signs of embolism
sudden vascular collapse with cyanosis,
hypotension and loss of consciousness. Pulse becomes
weak and pt enters respiratory distress
