What a nightmare

[melanie]

Were having dannys IV and the needle falls out 2 hrs ago.They stuck him 10 X and hes done.Cant get it in hes flipping and Im spent.were awaiting a different nurse for help.This is horrible.I dont know what were going to do?

 

Melanie

[peglem]

Oh, no! They always tape Allie's down really really really solid! The last 3 times, though, they've had to bring in ultrasound to get a vein in the upper arm because she has fought the lower ones so hard. She's scheduled for surgery 8/16 to place a subclavicle port under the skin, so no more arm pokes.

Hope you can get this worked out and finish the drip!

[melanie]

Peg

 

Im so stresseed I dont know what were going to do

[melanie]

He wasnt wiggling he was fine the 1st 5x

[momaine]

He wasnt wiggling he was fine the 1st 5x

Honestly, after the first two pokes, I'd have asked for someone more experienced. For anyone else reading this, make sure your child is well hydrated going into the procedure so their viens are easier to find.

Angela

[bubblegum]

Melanie,So sorry for you and your son.Did they try putting heat on the area first?Steph

[tpotter]

Oh Melanie, I am so, so sorry for you. What is Dr. K. doing about it?

[melanie]

Were home infused.We arent going to finish this today.I think we will do it tomorrow which means we have to disguard the remaining IVIG.You cant use it once its in the bag so Im throwing .60g of IVIG in the garbage.Insurance is going to cover the new lot that will be delivered tonight and the nurse will be here at 7:30 am tomorrow.What a day!!

 

Melanie

[kimballot]

Were home infused.We arent going to finish this today.I think we will do it tomorrow which means we have to disguard the remaining IVIG.You cant use it once its in the bag so Im throwing .60g of IVIG in the garbage.Insurance is going to cover the new lot that will be delivered tonight and the nurse will be here at 7:30 am tomorrow.What a day!!

 

Melanie

 

 

How is Danny doing? Is he settled down now?

[momaine]

Were home infused.We arent going to finish this today.I think we will do it tomorrow which means we have to disguard the remaining IVIG.You cant use it once its in the bag so Im throwing .60g of IVIG in the garbage.Insurance is going to cover the new lot that will be delivered tonight and the nurse will be here at 7:30 am tomorrow.What a day!!

 

Melanie

can you request a different nurse, one experience with children and IV's? Put the fluids to him too! Sorry you had such an awful experience!

Angela

[nevergiveup]

Melanie, My dd had to be stuck 6 times once, never used that nurse again. Not becuz I requested but becuz she (the nurse) was so scared and embarrassed she wouldn't come back. My dd was obviously beside herself. Try the lidocaine cream before the ivig it helps. Good luck tommorrow. Make him drink lots of liquids tonight.

[philamom]

Melanie, My dd had to be stuck 6 times once, never used that nurse again. Not becuz I requested but becuz she (the nurse) was so scared and embarrassed she wouldn't come back. My dd was obviously beside herself. Try the lidocaine cream before the ivig it helps. Good luck tommorrow. Make him drink lots of liquids tonight.

 

We used the lidocaine cream last ivig and it actually flatened my daughter's vein. After applying heat they were then able to get the needle in. But, it took some extra time.

[PhillyPA]

I had the nurse put it in my son's hand instead of the arm. The back of the hands are so veiny. It stays in well. He can move around better. Just make sure it is wrapped up well once it is in place. My husband is an anesthesiologist and he actually is the one who recommended it. Works great!

[melanie]

Ok its 8 am and the nurse is back ,getting ready to try again.Im in the family room so Im not a part of this.I think I make the anxiety levels higher.They delivered the stuff at 7:30 pm no problems.Ill keep everyone posted.

He has 2 parties today.1 at 3 and one at 7 .Hope it goes well hes a scheduled kid.

 

Melanie

[tapiash]

Were having dannys IV and the needle falls out 2 hrs ago.They stuck him 10 X and hes done.Cant get it in hes flipping and Im spent.were awaiting a different nurse for help.This is horrible.I dont know what were going to do?

 

Melanie

 

Awww Man. So sorry to hear this. My son popped 5 veins today before the nurse was able to get the IV to flush. After the 6th try it finally cooperated. It was the same nurse we had last time so I don't think it was her fault. It went right in last time. He didn't drink as much as water as he did last month so I am thinking this may be the reason the veins popped. He is pretty bruised up. It breaks my heart that our children have to go through this.