Unomedical reference number (b)(4).Event occurred in the united states.It was reported that patient's blood glucose level increased, and the site was removed, noticed that the cannula could not be found.A new site was inserted to bring down patient's blood glucose level.The patient was taken to the emergency room to determine if the cannula was broken off under the skin and underwent x-rays showing the site was broken off under the skin.Patient's blood glucose level was 326 mg/dl when arrived at the emergency room and received tylenol via intravenous route as corrective treatment.The emergency staff attempted to remove the cannula however they were unsuccessful.After spending 3 hours in emergency room the patient was subsequently hospitalized and received antibiotics and fluid via intravenous route as corrective treatment.Prior to hospitalization, the patient took a bolus.The cannula was surgically removed, and the patient received 7 stitches.The infusion set was in use for 2 days.The patient was hospitalized for 9 days.No further information available.
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