Are the dangers of intravenous infusion real?

In daily life, some people think that intravenous infusion is good, while others think that it is bad. Everyone has different opinions on this. In fact, many people often think that intravenous infusion is harmful to the body's immune function. Therefore, it is necessary for everyone to know the impact of intravenous infusion on the body. First of all, people who receive intravenous infusion as soon as possible may become dependent, and too much fluid injected into the blood may not be good. However, many diseases still require intravenous infusion treatment when necessary.

Adverse Reactions

Fever reaction: Due to the administration of pyrogenic substances, the patient experiences symptoms such as chills, shivering, high fever, etc., accompanied by nausea, vomiting and headache.

Heart failure: Because the infusion rate is too fast, too much fluid is input into the blood system in a short period of time, resulting in increased heart load.

Phlebitis: Local infection of the vein due to infusion equipment not meeting the sterility requirements, or inflammation of the inner wall of the vein at the infusion site due to long-term infusion of high-concentration and highly irritating drugs. Symptoms include red lines on the arms, local redness, swelling, heat and pain.

Air embolism: Air enters the vein because the air in the infusion tube is not completely exhausted or the catheter is not connected tightly. It often manifests as abnormal chest discomfort and difficulty breathing, and in severe cases it can lead to the patient's death.

Pulmonary edema: Sudden chest tightness and shortness of breath during infusion, and foamy bloody sputum when coughing.

Expert opinion

Experts believe that some of the statements on Weibo are too one-sided. Taking particle deposition as an example, a special filter membrane is installed 20 cm away from the needle in the infusion tube, which can completely filter out the particles. There is also a misunderstanding that excessive infusion can easily lead to acute heart failure. The amount and speed of infusion should be professionally controlled by medical staff, and family members and patients should not adjust them on their own.

As for the claim on Weibo that allergic reactions may occur if disinfection is not strict and operations are not standardized, experts said that if some medical institutions do not have a complete hospital infection control process and practitioners do not have relevant qualifications, such risks do exist. In regular medical institutions, there are strict regulations on this. For example, some drugs require skin tests before infusion, such as penicillin, streptomycin and other drugs. Medical staff will also inquire about the patient's medical history and allergy history in detail to avoid accidents.

Regarding the dangers of intravenous infusion mentioned on the Internet, and even the fact that intravenous infusion is equated with suicide, both patients and bystanders should treat it rationally. Whether or not to have an intravenous infusion should depend on the condition of the patient and be advised by a doctor with professional knowledge. Do not make your own judgment and delay the condition.

"Take medicine instead of injections, and get injections instead of intravenous drips" is the principle of rational drug use established by the World Health Organization. However, due to the influence of some wrong ideas, many people require intravenous drip treatment regardless of whether the illness is serious or minor. In this regard, experts once again remind that we must have a comprehensive and correct understanding of infusion. It is difficult for ordinary people to do it completely correctly, and the decision should be made by medical staff in regular medical institutions.