How to reduce bruising from IV?!
Question:
How to reduce bruising from IV?
I have bruising and swelling inside my elbow from an IV. What's the best way to alleviate it?
Answers:
You can ice it, take Arnica, and elevate it, but some people are more prone to bruising than others. Sometimes bruising is due to lack of potassium, so you can try to each postassium-rich foods (in the event that you are getting IVs frequently). Otherwise, it's just a symptom of your skin's reaction to it being punctured and your vein being entranced.