According to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, IV infiltration involves medicines, fluids, and blood products going into the IV and leaking out into tissues under the skin instead of going directly into the bloodstream. This can cause peeling, blisters, tissue damage, and other serious consequences.
IV infiltration can occur because of a damaged vein, the IV moving out of place, or a clogged IV. In some cases, it can also happen as a result of the negligence of medical care providers. In these situations, those who were harmed may be entitled to compensation for any losses that resulted from their doctor’s failures.
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Symptoms of IV infiltration
Symptoms of IV infiltration can range from moderate to severe, depending on how extensive the leakage of IV fluids is into surrounding tissues. Common symptoms include:
- Swelling and redness around the site of the IV
- Tightness near the IV insertion site
- Severe pain in the area of the IV and surrounding tissues
- A burning sensation
- Bruising or discoloration
IV infiltration can also do serious and long-lasting damage, including causing necrosis (the death of the skin and underlying tissue), nerve damage, infection, and compartment syndrome (a dangerous build-up of pressure in the affected area). Amputation, or even death, could result.
Do you need legal help if you experienced IV infiltration?
IV infiltration claims can be complicated because you may be entitled to compensation for any damage caused by your doctor’s medical errors. You can also recover payment from your doctor’s employer, in many cases.
However, to be entitled to payment of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress, you will need to show that the infiltration of the IV wasn’t a result of just bad luck or damage to your veins from underlying health issues. You’ll have to show that your doctor was negligent under the law.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC understands the requirements to provide medical negligence. In fact, members of our team have spent decades fighting for patients who were harmed when care providers failed them. We know how to:
- Find expert witnesses
- Gather evidence
- Build the strongest case possible given the facts, with the goal of getting the largest settlement or court verdict possible.
- Negotiate with malpractice insurers and large healthcare facilities to maximize the chances of a fair settlement
- Represent you in court and make a compelling claim
Our many past client reviews and our proven track record of successes show why you should trust our team to help you fight for your rights in these complex claims.
Contact an IV infiltration lawyer today
Gill Ports Hoste LLC is here and ready to help. Our firm offers compassionate advocacy to victims of malpractice, so give us a call today to schedule your free consultation with an IV infiltration lawyer to find out how we can fight for you.