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What Causes A Blister At Injection Site?

WHEN in hospital a nurse try to start IV AND MISSED THE VEIN AND A BIG KNOT CAME AT THE SITE AND LATER A BLISSER FORM AND IT BUST AND ARM IS STILL IN PAIN. My Doctor wrote a prescription for Bactria but it burn and hurt after more than 1 month. IS THIS NORMAL FOR THIS TO HAPPEN.
Tue, 12 Sep 2017
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In all probability, the nurse while while starting the IV line, punctured a nearby artery, leading to the big swelling. It may take 2 to 3 weeks for the hematoma to subside. The limb should be rested. Thrombofobe ointment may be applied on the area 2 to 3 times a day. Thus things will be back to normal.
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What Causes A Blister At Injection Site?

In all probability, the nurse while while starting the IV line, punctured a nearby artery, leading to the big swelling. It may take 2 to 3 weeks for the hematoma to subside. The limb should be rested. Thrombofobe ointment may be applied on the area 2 to 3 times a day. Thus things will be back to normal.