The monitor can detect the swelling when a very small amount of fluid has escaped into the tissue. Infants often have IVs in the hand, arm, foot, or scalp.
Children and teens often have the IV in the hand or arm. The nurse will decide the best place for your child. Keeping your child's arm or foot still may help the IV stay in place. Sometimes infants and small children may need a device on their other arm or foot to keep them from pulling the IV out.
The child is often taken to the treatment room for this. Other staff members may also be there to help comfort your child. Child Life team members may be available to help prepare your child for procedures. The spray works very quickly, while the cream works minutes after it is applied. There are emergencies when IVs have to be started quickly and this type of preparation may not be possible.
We will provide comfort measures without these medications in those situations. Before the needle stick is done, the site will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution. When the skin is first punctured, it may hurt a little. The IV can also be used to take blood for testing. If you had an IV while you were in the hospital, the area where it went into your body may be tender for a while. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety.
Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if:. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse call line if:.
Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: Elizabeth T. Care instructions adapted under license by your healthcare professional. If you have questions about a medical condition or this instruction, always ask your healthcare professional. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. As the needle is inserted, if you feel an electric-shock-type sensation radiating down your hand, your IV may have come into contact with a nerve. Or, you may feel pain if the needle has gone beyond the vein into a muscle or tendon.
This can be a sign of IV infiltration, which occurs when the fluids or medications are going into the tissue under your skin and not into your vein. In all cases, your care provider should stop the infusion and remove the IV line. During the IV procedure, tell your medical team right way if you feel pain at or around your IV site. After the procedure, if you have continued redness and swelling, the IV site may be infected.
Infection is a serious complication and needs to be addressed immediately.
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