What is a collapsed vein?!
Question: Surface veins can get smaller(collapse) if a person becomes extremely dehydrated, usually associated with a severe illness that causes vomiting and/or diarrhea. This is most noticible when a blood test or iv is needed, and the tech or nurse is having a lot of trouble finding a suitable vein.
Answers: Surface veins can get smaller(collapse) if a person becomes extremely dehydrated, usually associated with a severe illness that causes vomiting and/or diarrhea. This is most noticible when a blood test or iv is needed, and the tech or nurse is having a lot of trouble finding a suitable vein.
Collapsed veins are a common result of chronic use of intravenous injections. They are particularly common where injecting conditions are less than ideal, such as in the context of drug abuse.
Another casue of a collaped vein could be
If you are in shock and they need to give you injections your veins can collapse too, and you need a drip.