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IV Infiltration?

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m3l0n
m3l0n

I got surgery two days ago and the anesthesiologist who administered my IV put it in incorrectly and proceeded to insert the fluid. I didn't know this was something that could potentially be dangerous until now because he didn't do or say anything and proceeded to insert the IV from my hand to my forearm. I noticed after he pushed the fluid in, there was a lump on the back of my hand and it has a huge bruise now. Should I call the hospital back or will it go away in a few days?

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