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How Can A Needle Embedded In The Upper Arm Be Removed?
Question: Hello, last night i attempted an iv inj into my upper arm, the 29g tip seperated and is still inside me! Could it travel thru my cardio system or worse?
Hi,
I will suggest you get it removed as soon as possible. This is not good for your health as a foreign body.
Thanks
I will suggest you get it removed as soon as possible. This is not good for your health as a foreign body.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can an urgent care facility handle this or ER? Is there a chance my body would reject it like a splinter? I know sepsis is a risk, but are there others!? Im quite embarassed and would rather not admit! Thank u
Brief Answer:
It will probably lead to an infection!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I understand you could be embarrassed but it is better to take responsibility than allow this damage your health. An ER should be able to handle this. If they are unsure of the exact site of the foreign body, they can do an x-ray to locate and remove. Sepsis is the major risk but continued pain and discomfort would be an everyday thing that no one really wants to be dealing with.
I hope this addresses your worry. I wish you well and await your updates.
It will probably lead to an infection!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I understand you could be embarrassed but it is better to take responsibility than allow this damage your health. An ER should be able to handle this. If they are unsure of the exact site of the foreign body, they can do an x-ray to locate and remove. Sepsis is the major risk but continued pain and discomfort would be an everyday thing that no one really wants to be dealing with.
I hope this addresses your worry. I wish you well and await your updates.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thank you sir! I am going to go in the morning! Have a good night!
Brief Answer:
You too!!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Keep me posted after your visit.
Waiting!
You too!!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Keep me posted after your visit.
Waiting!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Sir can an urgent care facility handle this extraction?
Brief Answer:
Depends on the depth.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Modt should be able to do this except for special cases that might require more detailed assessment. If they are unable to do so after assessment, they will let you know and direct you to the right quarters for treatment.
I wish you well.
Depends on the depth.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Modt should be able to do this except for special cases that might require more detailed assessment. If they are unable to do so after assessment, they will let you know and direct you to the right quarters for treatment.
I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
After 4 hrs in the ER they extracted it! After being cut and pushed then stitched, the med director came with another dr and an ultrasound! Tjey cut me back open and after awhile, finally got it! Almost had to see a surgeon! Thank you for your care and follow up interest! Ppl like you give me hope in humanity! God bless and peace be with you!
Brief Answer:
You ivare welocme.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your kind words. I have reviewed the image attached. I wish you a speedy recovery
Always a keep me updated.
You ivare welocme.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your kind words. I have reviewed the image attached. I wish you a speedy recovery
Always a keep me updated.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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