Complications

infiltration

Pronunciation

(n"fl-tr'shn)

Definitions

The accumulation of an external substance within tissue.

Application

Upon inspection of the IV site, the nurse noted edema and the site was cool to touch; the infiltration was rated at a grade 2.

Keep in Mind

Infiltration is usually due to solutions seeping from vessel into the tissue space causing swelling.

*Note: Refer to Bonus Infiltration Rating Scale for Infiltration Rating Scale.