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Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Jun 2019

Everly's Intravenous Infiltration Journey

Page Range: 36 – 38
DOI: 10.2309/j.java.2019.002.005
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Abstract

An ultrasound at 33 weeks of pregnancy diagnosed my daughter, Everly, with a congenital heart defect (CHD). Doctors discovered that her aorta wasn't connected to the rest of her body, a condition known as interrupted aortic arch (IAA). This patient perspective highlights the first minutes through 1 1/2 years of Everly's medical journey, spotlighting several successful surgeries, vascular access challenges, and compassion in care.

Keywords: peripheral IV; infiltration; patient safety; cardiac care; patient experience
Copyright: Copyright © 2019 Association for Vascular Access. All rights reserved.
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Figure 1

Everly's IV infiltration wound in October 2017, months after the infiltration injury.

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Figure 2

Everly in the hospital with a small virus at the end of April 2018.

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Figure 3

Lauren with son, Jack, and daughter, Everly.

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Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to laurenvbacke@gmail.com
Received: 14 Dec 2018
Accepted: 03 Apr 2019
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