Pt was admitted to hospital on (b)(6) 2018 with complaints of swelling and redness to right forearm, presumed to be cellulitis due to an iv infiltration.Pt had been treated with hot packs and antibiotics on an outpatient basis but a fever developed and pt came to the ed for further evaluation.On (b)(6) 2018 peripheral iv started with 20 ga 1 1/4" iv catheter, one attempt, and infused until removal.Peripheral iv removed on (b)(6) 2018 following rn process for iv removal without complication.Pt discharged to home.Iv site without bleeding, redness, or swelling.Iv catheter checked for integrity upon removal per rn.On (b)(6) 2018 pt went to surgery for right cephalic vein excision under general anesthesia.
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