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If a cannula is inserted into radial vein n after removal it creates a big greenish patch along with swelling and pain then what shud pt do?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Let the Dr see it: It sounds like phlebitis.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 11/19/2013

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