| If the patient complains of pain, swelling, soreness at the injection site or there is any obvious swelling or discolouration, stop the infusion immediately and assess the site Disconnect the giving set Aspirate any residual drug from the cannula Remove the cannula Apply a cold pack if there is swelling or soreness, however this does not appear to prevent the spread of the stain |
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