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When to Contact Your Care Team
Your healthcare team wants you to watch for these warning signs. If you notice any of them on yourself or the person you care for, call your hospital, clinic, or doctor right away.
1. Peripheral IV (IV Line / Tube in Arm)
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Looseness or Wetness: Bandage feels loose, or fluid leaks around the site.
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Pain or Redness: The area hurts, looks red, or feels swollen.
2. Urinary Catheter (Tube Draining Urine)
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Color Changes: Urine looks cloudy, dark yellow, pink, or bloody.
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No Flow: No urine drains into the bag for over 2 hours.
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Pain or Redness: The site hurts, looks red, or feels swollen.
3. Dressings (Bandages)
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Looseness or Wetness: Bandage feels loose, or fluid oozes from under the edges.
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Pain or Redness: Skin around the bandage hurts, looks red, or feels swollen.
4. General Signs (All Devices)
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Fever or Chills: You have a fever, sweating, or sudden chills.
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Confusion or Dizziness: Feeling confused, lightheaded, or unusual.
Important Information
Timertag pages provide guidance only and do not replace direct medical advice from your healthcare team. Your clinic or hospital remains responsible for your treatment. If you feel unwell, contact your nurse or doctor immediately.
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