مكان الكانيولا متورم وبارد وشاحب، والتسريب (محلول ملحي عادي) صار بطيئاً. ما الإجراء الصحيح؟

An IV site is swollen, cool and pale, and the normal saline infusion has slowed. What is the correct action?

1. Apply a warm compress and continue the infusion slowly
2. Flush forcefully with saline to clear the cannula
3. Stop the infusion, remove the cannula and elevate the arm
4. Raise the bag higher to improve the flow

Answer: C) Stop the infusion, remove the cannula and elevate the arm. These are signs of infiltration. Stop the infusion, remove the cannula, elevate the arm to reduce swelling and re-site the IV elsewhere. Continuing or forceful flushing increases leakage and injury.