Someone the other day freaked me out by telling me that a bubble got into her IV and it freaked me out and I can't stop thinking about it. She said that the bubble reached her lungs and she couldn't breath but can you imagine if it would've reached her heart. I'm now completely freaked out about this. Is this a common problem. How safe are IV's? I don't want to die!! LOL I'm about to give birth anyday now and I'm worried?
2007-05-18 09:01:30 · 12 answers · asked by I smile because of them ♥ 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
dear, if you keep worrying like that,you will die,from a heart attack or high blood pressure or something.ill tell you what,i had open heart surgery back in 1996 and they had all kinds of ivs in me,i looked like frankenstein,and iam still living.they are very careful about stuff like that.dont listen to her,ill tell right now,they are very safe,iam still here arent i?
2007-05-18 12:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the lumen of an IV tube is extremely narrow, you could have a whole line of air run into your vein, and it would create less of a bubble than what the heart creates naturally just by pumping. The person that told you that, was not correct, don't know if they were lying for the heck of it, or just thought their shortness of breath was related to the IV. So don't obsess about the IV line, even if you see a little bubble in it, it isn't going to hurt you.
2007-05-18 16:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true that air in IV tubing can cause embolisms....however, according to my doctor it would take over an entire tubing length to cause any problems. I had the same fear you have when I had my first IV and saw a few little bubbles going in the line. The small bubbles are filtered out in the lungs. It would take an ENOURMOUS amount to cause you any trouble. Relax and enjoy the new addition to your family!!!
2007-05-18 16:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by TNBelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering the amount of people who get IV's then i say IV's are pretty safe. I never heard of a bubble getting into one. Perhaps you are just nervous due to your pending birth.. you will be fine. Trust me you have a bigger chance of getting hit by a cow then trouble with the IV
Oh and congrats on the baby
2007-05-18 16:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I m sure that is very rare and it is noormal to Freak out about everything ... I m currently Freaked out I on Asthma Medication which can cause complication to my baby ... Plus dont know how would I deliever as breathing is a big part I cant breath like normal person these days
2007-05-18 19:05:38 · answer #5 · answered by 3 Boys & a fish called Fabio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RELAX. You are stressed which will cause stress on your baby.
Think of the MILLIONS of people who have had IV's who have no problems WHAT-SO-EVER. Don't stress yourself over something that is so miniscule. Think about the day that your baby is born, and you will be able to hold him or her in your arms.
Stop worrying about your IV. Not to worry.
2007-05-18 16:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by godre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called an air embolism. it is safe to get IVs. it can happen a number of ways. most of them related to surgeries and shunts not IVs. don't freak out or it will make you panic when getting the iv during labor, which you want and need. explain your fear to your doctor and nurse.
2007-05-18 16:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by docbrownis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie it's the stress and pregnancy hormones talking... just try to relax, and dont worry, my mom has been a nurse for 25 years and has never heard of this happening before.
2007-05-18 16:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hahaha! that's great! no. bubbles are fine! from what a nurse told me when i freaked out about a bubble, it would take 1000cc's to kill you.
2007-05-18 16:39:18 · answer #9 · answered by Christine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IVs are very safe. They're used routinely, and wouldn't be so if they weren't safe. You have nothing to fear.
2007-05-18 16:04:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋