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Lynne
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Lynne asked in Consumer ElectronicsLand Phones · 9 years ago

Intravenus line question?

I had an unsuccessful iv put in, it was removed after it swelled up and now 3 days later my hand and wrist are bruised and sore. How long will this last and how did this happen

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  • Cashcashjonny
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    9 years ago
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    Hi, sorry for your pain.

    When a needle is removed from a vein, usually, pressure is applied for a few minutes to REDUCE the bleeding and help the hole heal. But if the hole(in the vein) doesn't heal quickly for any reason then a bruise forms.

    It should stop hurting within a week (so you should be half way there) and the bruise should have visibly dissappeared after 2 weeks.

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