Blood vessels bulge and pimple after half a month of infusion

Infusion therapy is a common treatment method in today's clinical medicine. Infusions can treat more serious illnesses and can also help people recover faster. After the infusion, various problems may arise. For example, some people may find that the blood vessels at the infusion site have bulging lumps, which is an abnormal phenomenon. Below, we will introduce the causes of this symptom, treatment methods and precautions after infusion.

1. Reasons

Many friends have received intravenous infusions in hospitals or other medical institutions. A few days later, the blood vessels in the superficial skin near the puncture site became hardened and cord-like, accompanied by pain and inability to exert force. This is phlebitis caused by long-term infusion, stimulation from infusion drugs, or contamination of the infusion fluid with microorganisms.

Another situation is that the infusion time is too long, and then the blood vessels become hardened and lumps appear. It is considered that the blood vessels are damaged due to the infusion. Generally speaking, change the blood vessel for infusion, apply hot compress, and apply some medicine.

2. Treatment methods

1. You can use a towel to apply heat to the affected area at home (avoid applying heat within 24 hours), and be careful of burns.

2. You can cut potatoes into thin slices and apply them to the affected area, but remember, you cannot use sprouted potatoes, as they will produce toxins and bring the risk of poisoning to the wound.

3. If conditions permit, you can pour 50% magnesium sulfate on a piece of gauze or a small piece of cloth for wet compress (if there is swelling, this medicine will be more effective), or you can buy Hirudo ointment from a hospital or pharmacy and apply it to the affected area.

3. Precautions after infusion

1. Pull out the needle and press it so it doesn't hurt

Not long after the needle is removed, bruises may appear near the needle hole. Don't just blame the nurse at this time, it may be that your pressing method is incorrect. When removing the needle, you need to press the cotton pad straight on the blood vessel parallel to the blood vessel, pressing the epidermal needle hole and the blood vessel needle hole at the same time, and press for 5 minutes.

2. Do not take your child out to play immediately after the infusion.

After removing the needle, parents should not take the baby out to play immediately. It is best to let the child sit quietly for half an hour. This can effectively prevent local skin and subcutaneous bleeding or congestion. If the baby moves during the infusion process, mom and dad must comfort the baby.

3. Keep the needle hole dry and clean

If bruises appear on the needle hole, you can apply hot compress with a wet towel after 24 hours. In addition, be sure to keep the wound clean and dry.