What should I do if I am allergic to the infusion patch?

In a busy hospital, intravenous infusion is a common treatment method. The seemingly inconspicuous silicone gel tape on the infusion patch can sometimes become the "culprit" of skin allergies in patients. Today, we will tell a story about skin allergies caused by infusion patches and how silicone gel tape can cleverly deal with them.

The protagonist of the story is Aunt Li, a patient who needs continuous infusion for several days because of a cold. During the first infusion, the nurse put an infusion patch on Aunt Li as usual, which had a layer of soft silicone gel tape to fix the needle and prevent liquid leakage. At first, Aunt Li did not feel any discomfort, but as the number of infusions increased, some red spots and itching began to appear on her arms.

Aunt Li began to worry, she didn't know why she was allergic to the infusion patch. After learning about the situation, the nurse carefully checked the infusion patch and told Aunt Li that it was possible that some ingredients in the silicone gel tape irritated her skin. Although silicone gel tape is generally considered hypoallergenic, everyone's skin condition is different, and some people may still have an allergic reaction to it.

Faced with this emergency, the nurse gave some professional advice to help Aunt Li deal with it skillfully:

1. Replace the infusion patch immediately

If you are allergic to a certain infusion patch, you should stop using it immediately and inform the medical staff. The nurse replaced Aunt Li with an infusion patch that did not contain silicone gel or a low-allergenic adhesive, which effectively avoided the aggravation of the allergic symptoms.

2. Skin cleansing and moisturizing

The nurse suggested that Aunt Li keep the affected skin clean and dry during the allergy period and avoid using irritating cleaning products. At the same time, she could use moisturizer appropriately to help the skin restore its barrier function and relieve itching and redness.

3. Use anti-allergic drugs

At the doctor's suggestion, Aunt Li used some anti-allergic drugs, such as antihistamines, to relieve allergic symptoms. These drugs can effectively block histamine receptors and reduce itching and redness of the skin.

In addition to the above measures, the nurse also provided Aunt Li with some daily care tips:

1. Inform your allergy history in advance: Before the infusion, inform the medical staff of your allergy history in advance so that they can choose a more suitable infusion patch for you.

2. Observe skin reactions: During the use of the infusion patch, closely observe the skin's reactions. If there are any abnormalities, such as erythema, itching, etc., you should inform the medical staff in time.

3. Avoid excessive scratching: When you are allergic, your skin may feel itchy and unbearable, but try to avoid excessive scratching to avoid aggravating skin damage.

4 . Choose clothes with good breathability: Wearing clothes with good breathability can reduce the friction between skin and clothes and alleviate allergy symptoms.

5 . With the careful care of the nurse, Aunt Li's allergic symptoms gradually eased. She was very grateful that she was not helpless in the face of allergies to the infusion patch. Although silicone gel tape may cause allergies, there are ways to deal with it.

Through this story, we understand that although the silicone gel tape in the infusion patch brings convenience to medical care, it may also be the source of skin allergies. Therefore, when using the infusion patch, we need to pay close attention to our skin reactions and take immediate measures to deal with allergic symptoms once they occur. At the same time, informing medical staff of your allergy history in advance and choosing an infusion patch that suits you is also an important step in preventing allergies. I hope this story can provide some useful references and inspiration for everyone. For more information on Innomed®Medical Silicone Tape， refer to the Previous Articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; You Wholeheartedly. At longterm medical, we transform this data by Innovating and Developing Products that Make Life easier for those who need loving care.

Editor: kiki Jia