Recognizing and Treating Complications: Extravasation

I.V. Infiltration: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

FACTS | SPORTS on Instagram: "The post shares an animated video demonstrating a blown vein from improper IV injection, where the needle pierces through the vein wall, leading to medication leakage, tissue swelling, and bruising, as depicted in cross-sectional illustrations of the arm. This technique error, known as infiltration or extravasation, causes pain and discoloration but typically resolves without long-term harm, per Cleveland Clinic guidelines, emphasizing the need to bevel the needle a