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Old iv site warm to touch and painful?
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Infxn or phlebitis: Anytime when the skin is breached, there is risk of infection. Iv/blood draw procedures puncture the skin hence risk is increased. Also, blood in the vein can clot up and cause phlebitis (vein inflammation). If it is cord-like along the vein, likely is phlebitis. It is more diffused and warm, sore, could be infection. Motrin, warm compresses for phlebitis. Consult doc for possible infxn. Good luck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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