ite for bleeding, unusual
pain, swelling, and abnormal discoloration or temperature change at or
near the injection site. A small bruise is normal. If you notice a constant
or large amount of blood at the site that cannot be contained with a small
dressing, notify your doctor.
If your doctor used a closure device for your insertion site, you will
be given specific information regarding the type of closure device that
was used and how to take care of the insertion site. There will be a small
knot, or lump, under the skin at the injection site. This is normal. The
knot should gradually disappear over a few weeks.
It will be important to keep the insertion site clean and dry. Your doctor
will give you specific bathing instructions.
You may be advised not to participate in any strenuous activities. Your
doctor will instruct you about when you can return to work and resume
Tell your doctor to report any of the following:
- Fever and/or chills
- Increased pain, redness, swelling, or bleeding or other drainage from the
- Coolness, numbness and/or tingling, or other changes in the affected extremity
- Chest pain or pressure, nausea and/or vomiting, profuse sweating, dizziness,
Your doctor may give you additional or alternate instructions after the
procedure, depending on your particular situation.
Before you agree to the test or the procedure make sure you know:
- The name of the test or procedure
- The reason you are having the test or procedure
- The risks and benefits of the test or procedure
- When and where you are to have the test or procedure and who will do it
- When and how will you get the results
- How much will you have to pay for the test or procedure