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Iv Needle Tip Hits Something And It Feels Like Stabbing

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Question : Hi i was wondering why whenever i get an iv, when the needle is in just past the tip, whether its at a 30,45 or flush angle, the needle tip hits something and it feels like stabbing
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It may be touching the nerve

Detailed Answer:
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During IV,the needle is inserted into a Vein.When the needle tip touches a Nerve,then only stabbing pain occurs.
It's better to introduce an IV Catheter and give injection/fluids through it.As the Catheter tip is soft, there will be no pain.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions,I will clarify further
Wish you good health
Regards
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Iv Needle Tip Hits Something And It Feels Like Stabbing

Brief Answer: It may be touching the nerve Detailed Answer: Hi During IV,the needle is inserted into a Vein.When the needle tip touches a Nerve,then only stabbing pain occurs. It's better to introduce an IV Catheter and give injection/fluids through it.As the Catheter tip is soft, there will be no pain. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions,I will clarify further Wish you good health Regards