Your I.V. site: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You have signs of infection, such as:
- Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness or any change in color.
- Reddish streaks leading from the area.
- Pus draining from the area.
- A fever.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- You notice a lump at the I.V. site.
- You notice new or worse bruising at the I.V. site.