Unintentional intra-arterial injection

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Background

Risk Factors

  • Obesity
  • Hypotension

Management:

  1. Maintain catheter in place to deliver medications if indicated
  2. Thoroughly evaluate medications administered through this catheter
  3. Evaluate severity of injury (soft compartments, neuro-vascular exam)
  4. Treat pain and symptoms
  5. Administer directed therapy