Infiltration - Edema around site, leakage of fluid, discomfort, coolness in affected area. Significant decrease in flow rate, possible sloughing. , Air Emobolism - Palpitations, continued coughing, dyspnea, JVD, wheezing, cyanosis, hypotension, weak, rapid, pulse, altered mental status. Pain in shoulder, lower back, and chest. , Infection - Backache, headache, increased HR and RR, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, shaking, malaise. Erythema, edema, and induration, or drainage at site. , Phlebitis - Inflammation of a vein. Reddened, warm area around site, or along path of the vein. Pain or tenderness at the site along with swelling, Extravasation - Often caused by vasopressors, K+, calcium, or chemotherapeutic agents. Pain, burning, redness, blistering, inflammation, and necrosis, Thrombophlebitis - Presence of a clot plus inflammation in the vein. Localized swelling around site, or along the vein. Immobility of the extremity due to swelling, discomfort. Sluggish slow rate, fever, malaise, and leukocytosis, Hematoma - Blood leaks into tissues surrounding the site. Results from perforated vein. Ecchymosis, immediate swelling at the site, and leakage of blood from the site,

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