An aquabiliti flush syringe (2s0706) was used via the patient's access port.The patient immediately indicated they were not feeling well.The tending clinicians then noted that it appeared as though the patient was having an allergic reaction, as his/her skin appeared red in color.From the information provided: per nursing report: last wednesday february 8, above patient was scheduled for chemotherapy treatment.Right after the nurse accessed the port following the hospital protocol using the sterile normal saline flush, the patient stated was not feeling well and vital signs became unstable.App came to assess the patient and noticed an allergic reaction on her arms-hives/redness - and swollen lips.After patient was stabilized, she was transferred via 911 to the er.
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