Bubbles in IV Line

[Eldorio]

I did a 500 mL Dextrose Infusion about 90 minutes ago. I thought I had cleared the line, but when I started the infusion, noticed a few bubbles go inside the body (like 5-6 small bubbles). Should I be concerned? Has this happened to anyone else?

We're coming up to two hours, and I feel fine. I just know that there are risks with air getting into the body. Thank you!

[Lilkok]

That little amount of air is negligible especially since you are not infusing directly into the veins you will be fine.

[legendbuster]

Yea, air embolisms are bad but you need closer to a full 10ml - 20ml syringe directly into the bloodstream to do that. You’re ideally pushing air into a cavity which is much much less of a concern.