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Swelling at the location of vaccination is completely normal and nothing to worry about. The swelling should go away in about a day. If, however, the swelling increases, and you experience fever or difficulty breathing, you should contact your doctor, since this could indicate an allergic reaction to a component of the vaccine.
Vaccination is a procedure given to develop immunity. Vaccination can be active or passive; attenuated or subunits. When vaccine is give it elicits immune response which is observed as swelling.
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∙ 11y agoSurprisingly yes. This happens quite frequently and is normally just an effect of having to keep your arm unnaturally still for the duration of the IV. Not moving/bending your arm as frequently as normal, sometimes combined with splinting/bandaging to prevent you from moving your arm can lead to some mild fluid collection on the limb where the IV was located. Normally any swelling will disappear within 12 hours.
Although if swelling continues to build after the IV was removed, or the site becomes unnaturally warm it's best to consult your doctor.
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∙ 11y agoYour entire arm? No. The spot where the needle was, yes.
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∙ 12y agoInitially it is suppose to that's why the doctor puts a splint. After that once a cast in put in plase it shouldn't swell anymore.
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∙ 11y agowell i just got mine a few hours ago. mine is really sore and has a bit of a bump. the soreness goes up to my lower neck. in a few days it will be gone. take Tylenol if it really hurts.
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∙ 10y agoYour arm muscle can be irritated and swollen for up to 72 hours after a flu shot.
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∙ 12y agoyes, thats typical
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∙ 13y agoyes it is
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Iv to left ac?
IV started in antecubital of left arm
How long will an arm vein hurt after having an IV?
I had surgery and they put iv in , now its been a week and my arm hurts and vein. what does that mean what can i do
How do you eat with out swallowing?
Stick an IV in your arm.
How should a gown be placed on the arms of a patient with an IV?
If the arms of the gown cannot be unsnapped to be put on, the IV can either be disconnected, the arm inserted into the sleeve and then reconnected, or the IV bag and line can go through the sleeve with the arm.
What should you do for sore arm after iv?
you should not move that arm just rap it up in a bandage
How do you draw blood from an IV line?
Type your answer here... if a patient has an intravenous line (IV) in the arm, can the phlebotomist draw blood
Explain why you should not take a blood pressure in a patient who has lessened circulation in his or her arm?
Taking blood pressure is not recommended on a limb with an IV because it can cause the vein to blow, resulting in a new IV line needing to be inserted. You can take a blood pressure on an IV limb when there is no other choice but try to do it far away from the IV site. If the IV is at the wrist/hand use the upper arm, if it's at the elbow use the lower arm close to the wrist.Good Luck I hope this helps.
Is antibiotic injection given iv more painful than other why?
If you have an iv in you arm already the antibiotic will simply be mixed with the iv fluids and will cause you no extra pain. However, some strong antibiotics will hurt when they enter your bloodstream. This can be very painful and make you feel like the arm is paralysed. While the antibiotic is being injected you might not want to move your arm or torso because that will make it hurt worse. This feeling is not a pleasant one, and it is understandable to feel panic and be distressed. Rubbing the painful area helps and it will make it easier to endure the 20-30 minutes it usually takes until the iv bag is empty. This strength of antibiotic is only used in very serious cases though, and when normal antibiotics are not working. Normal antibiotics will not hurt, you won't feel them at all.
Are there any secret cheats for gta iv?
No,but there are normal.
Can lovenox be given iv?
Yes it can be given slow IV push and can be diluted with Normal Saline or D5W
What happens if IV site is infected?
The IV needs to be removed and the patient may need antibiotics to prevent the infection from entering the bloodstream.
What is it called when they put liquid in your arm at the hospital?
When they put liquid in your arm at the hospital, it is called a saline flush. It might also be called an IV.
