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what is the difference between infiltration and hematoma

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Um, have you got any nursing text books... or heard of Google? This board isn't a "answer your homework questions" website and a lot of members get pretty antsy when people can't/don't bother to do the research themselves.

Try Googling "peripheral iv complications"

It's better that you look it up yourself because that will help you remember it forever.

Try using medicinenet.com

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An infiltration is when some substance occupies empty spaces. Infiltrates often occur in the air spaces of the lungs. A hematoma is a swelling filled with blood. They do not necessarily occupy empty spaces.

infiltration is to cause (as a liquid) to permeate something by penetrating its pores or interstices

to pass into or through (a substance) by filtering or permeating

to pass (troops) singly or in small groups through gaps in the enemy line

to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes:

hematoma, is a collection of blood outside the blood vessels, generally the result of hemorrhage, or more specifically, internal bleeding. it is commonly called a bruise.

it is not to be confused with haemangioma which is an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.

to enter, permeate, or pass through a substance or area by filtering or by insinuating gradually

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