The neck of the infant is blue and swollen after blood sampling, which may be caused by subcutaneous bruising. In this case, it is necessary to reduce the subcutaneous bleeding within 48 hours by applying ice packs, and after 48 hours, it is possible to promote the absorption of localized bruising by applying hot compresses, in addition, the localized needle opening needs to pay attention to the prevention of infection.
The neck of the baby after the blood draw is blue and swollen is due to blood oozing and stagnation in the subcutaneous cause, as long as the scope of bruising can no longer expand, in 48 hours can be through the way of ice compresses to reduce the local bleeding and subcutaneous bruising, can not be too hard to put pressure on the bandage, so as to avoid the nearby aorta compression occlusion, endangering the baby’s life.
After 48 hours, parents can use hot towels to help the baby to promote the absorption of local bruises; during this period, attention should also be paid to the local disinfection of the needle opening to avoid infection.
If your baby develops a bruised and swollen neck after blood sampling, please follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.