NURA 1500- infusion therapy part 2 Questions and Verified Answers | Passed | A+
Central line insertion complications : Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) Hemothorax (blood in lung) Hydrothorax (fluid in lung) Common complications of CVC : Air embolism (respiratory, anytime) Arterial puncture (on insertion, hit artery) Catheter migration/dislodgment Lumen occlusion (forced lines weaken cannula) Central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) What to look for on removal of a catheter : Infection, intact tip 2 What to do for on insertion of a catherter : Sterile technique, monitor for infection/problems Complications of local infection : Site infection/cellulitis Phlebitis (red, irritation, ropey) Infiltration/extravastation Ecchymosis Petechial (pin point bruise) Nerve damage Complications of systemic infection : Air embolism Catheter embolism Circulatory overload Septicemia (local becomes systemic) phlebitis 3 : inflammation of a vein from mechanical (movement) or chemical (medication) trauma Phlebitis signs and symptoms : 1. Pain 2. Increased skin temp 3. Erythema (redness) along vein
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