Swelling of the hand after IV should be based on the cause and the degree of swelling, under the guidance of the doctor to take appropriate measures, and give cold compresses, hot compresses, medication and so on.
Swelling of the hands may occur when the drug extravasates during infusion, or when the infusion is too fast and the drug is irritating. If it is caused by drug extravasation, medical personnel should be informed in time, and the needle should be removed and local pressure should be given; if it is caused by too fast infusion speed, the infusion speed should be appropriately slowed down under the operation of the nurse; if the drug irritation is too strong, the thicker vein should be selected for infusion as much as possible.
If the degree of hand swelling is mild and there is no other uncomfortable reaction, you can first use cold compresses, and then use a clean warm towel localized hot compresses to help relieve the symptoms. If the degree of swelling is more serious, you should elevate the upper limb on the infusion side to help blood return and reduce the symptoms of edema, or you can use magnesium sulfate topical compresses under the advice of a doctor.
Do not adjust the infusion rate without authorization during the infusion, pay attention to observe their own situation, if there is any abnormality should be promptly informed to the health care personnel.