Ozone autohemotherapy

Autohemotherapy is a relatively new clinical treatment method. It is not just a method of returning one's own blood to the veins. Different substances can be added to the blood according to different conditions to make the treatment more targeted and timely. Ozone autohemotherapy is one of the small branches. This treatment method has made good breakthroughs in medicine. However, patients may also experience abnormal symptoms after ozone autohemotherapy.

1. Phlebitis

The affected limb is locally red, swollen and painful, which worsens when walking.

1. Causes: repeated punctures around the same blood vessel in a short period of time, venous catheters that are too thick or too hard, the infusion of various infusion particles (such as glass chips, etc.), lax aseptic operation, microorganisms entering through the puncture point along the puncture needle or catheter, blood residue in the tube, device contamination, ozone autologous blood bags, ozone consumables packaging is damaged or expired.

2. Prevention: Strictly implement aseptic technical operations; select compliant intravenous catheters and puncture needles; the needle must be firmly fixed after puncture, and avoid inserting needles or tubes in joints or parts with large range of motion; for those who receive long-term infusions, the infusion site should be changed in a planned manner, and the shelf life and packaging of the ozone autohemoglobin bag should be strictly checked before operation to ensure that it is intact. 3. Treatment: Stop intravenous infusion of the affected limb; apply local hot compress or hot wet compress (50% magnesium sulfate or 95% alcohol); apply Xiruotuo ointment; apply Chinese herbal medicine externally; use systemic antibiotics when necessary; patients with malnutrition and low immunity should strengthen nutrition to enhance the body's ability to repair vascular wall injuries and local anti-inflammatory ability.

2. Local pain due to leakage of blood and saline solution, etc.

1. Cause: (1) The intravenous needle is partially or completely out of the blood vessel. (2) The bevel of the needle penetrates the posterior wall of the blood vessel. (3) Increased local venous pressure. (4) The infusion rate is too fast, such as intravenous push or pressurized infusion.

2. Prevention: Improve puncture technique. During the infusion process, if local pain occurs, leakage cannot be ruled out based on blood return. Inform patients of the symptoms of infusion leakage and notify medical staff promptly for prompt treatment. Patients who are overly active should be properly immobilized, and someone should be present to assist in giving intravenous fluids to uncooperative, confused, or disoriented patients. Avoid injecting into areas of limb flexion and keep the needle secure.

3. Treatment: When leakage occurs, stop intravenous infusion at the original site and raise the affected limb. Press the needle hole for a long time and apply hot compress after 24 hours.

3. Nerve Damage

The limbs innervated by the damaged nerves may experience numbness, weakness, tingling, and even dysfunction.

1. Cause: Intravenous needle punctures the nerve

2. Prevention and treatment: Be familiar with the anatomical structure and direction of nerves and blood vessels. If the patient experiences severe pain or electric shock during puncture, immediately remove the needle and change the puncture site. Observe the patient's limbs for pain, numbness, and movement function. After nerve damage occurs, the affected limb should not be moved too much. Physical therapy or neurotrophic drugs can be used as prescribed by the doctor.