An IV site is said to have infiltrated when the fluid is no longer flowing into the vein, but has begun flowing into some other part of the body.

This can happen for a number of reasons. The most common is movement of the arm causing the catheter to slip out of the vein.

The infitration can be quite painful and is characterized by a localized burning sensation and swelling and redness in the immediate area.

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