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My husband was in hospital for pneumonia. a drip was inserted but it was into muscle and not a vein. now he has a swollen and sore arm. what can we do. when receiving antibiotics it was extremely painful. he told the nurses who said it was normal?
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Swelling: Sounds like IV infiltrated. The swelling should resolve Elevate and try Ibuprofen. If not improving in 1 or 2 days recheck
Answered 12/29/2017
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