Chemical phlebitis..
- Redness (erythema) and warmth with a temperature elevation of a degree or more above the baseline
- Pain or burning along the length of the vein
Swelling (edema)
- Vein being hard, and cordlike
- If occurring due to an intravenous infusion line, then slowed infusion rate
Yeah just another pleasure of chemo...at the injection site.. guess I'll be wearing my watch on my right arm for awhile.. and I was wondering why the nurse had to stick me 4 times before she was able to penetrate my vein?
Just another wonderful part of what you are going through, may HE lay is healing hands on your arm and disolve this. Remember you are strong! Love Kathy
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