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Pain and bruising where cannula was

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hannah38537
hannah38537

When I was in hospital in Cyprus with pnuemonia, I had a cannula placed in my hand for IV antibiotics. This was July. I'm pretty sure they left it in for too long, as i had it in from the Saturday until the Tuesday. On the Tuesday, I had like a water blister that seemed to formed and it was getting redder and redder. They took it out and replaced it, but I do think the cannula snapped in my hand. To this day, it's still quite tender and small bruises appear randomly. I feel stupid going to see a doctor about it. I have venepuncture training tomorrow and I'm tempted to ask about it.

Has anyone experienced this?

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  • gerryann71
    gerryann71 hannah38537

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    No question is to stupid to ask. If you are in pain this needs to be addressed sooner than later. By all means bring it up in your class.

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