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AaishaDar
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« on: November 04, 2017, 05:20:44 PM »
Hi everyone,
Quick question. I have a catheter in my right shoulder below my collarbone. Today after a few hours I noticed blood in the the line. I had this catheter for about 9 months I believe and never noticed it before. I feel fine besides nausea. Does anyone know what it could mean?
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GA_DAWG
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2017, 09:17:24 PM »
Is the clamp still in the closed position?
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AaishaDar
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2017, 09:19:26 PM »
Cant really see it, they wrapped it in gauze Im not really supposed to unwrap it...
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2017, 07:45:01 AM »
Call your clinic and talk to one of the RNs.  They get paid to answer questions like this.

I expect it is normal (the flush isn't locked in place), but it's worth an ask.
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