Fibrin Clot Mistook as a Worm in the Intravenous Line
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 267-269, 2020.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-811467
ABSTRACT
There have been several reports of foreign bodies being discovered in the intravenous set. In this case, the patient complained that he found a worm in his intravenous line. It was later confirmed as a long, white fibrin deposit by pathologic examination. This happened even though there was a non-return valve in the intravenous line. Also, since there were few red blood cells in the deposit, it did not look like a blood clot. In cases like this, we suggest that physicians keep this possibility in mind to reassure their patients.
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Main subject:
Fibrin
/
Analgesia, Patient-Controlled
/
Erythrocytes
/
Foreign Bodies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
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