Self-advocacy is crucial in healthcare, especially for patients with chronic conditions like cancer, to ensure proper care and treatment. Recognizing signs of IV infiltration and extravasation is ...
WARNING: Some of the images included in this article are graphic and may be disturbing to some. A long-time registered nurse and University of Alberta professor says intravenous (IV) complications ...
A hematoma is similar to a bruise, but the damage that causes it occurs in larger blood vessels. It can lead to swelling, discoloration, and warmth, and may require medical treatment. While many ...