Scalp IV in newborns

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Scalp IV's

Hello Everyone - I'm not a nurse - I joined this blog to ask a question.. Our child had an IV placed in the scalp in the NICU and once we got home we discovered a bump on his scalp.. at the site of the IV i'm assuming.. We spoke with the docs - and they didn't seem concerned... its just calcium deposits... they said.. But a month later this bump is till there... Is this common in your experience...???? Does anyone know how long it takes for this bump to go away? I would really appreciate your input.

~ concerned Mom ~

Bella

Thank you !!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Sorry but we can not give medical advice on this site, I would trust your doctor.

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don't be concerned. My daughter was born at 25 weeks. she too had many scalp IV's. The bump will go away eventually away. it is nothing to worry about. I can't tell you how long it will take as each person is different. P.S. at the most there may be a tiny scar but it will fade with time

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