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Hospital gave too much iv fluid and the arms swelled so much then they could not find a vein to give meds. is this common?
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Infiltrated IV: Yes, this can happen. If an IV becomes dislodged from a vein and fluid runs in, it builds up in the tissue and causes the swelling. As long as it is just IV fluid, it typically is not a problem. Many medications however if they are injected into the subcutaneous space can cause skin problems.
Answered 9/28/2016
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