Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)

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I had a reaction to this dye when I was small.(20years ago) Last Dec.I was given yet another test using the dye.I was given the prep & I was told I would be fine. It was thought that my Iv Site was "blown" so the Tech inserted another IV line. They did not remove the "blown IV Needle". Later after the testing was complete I noticed a redness and blister at the needle site of the blown IV site. I now have a scar that looks as if I have been burnt. I was told this was not from the IVP DYE. My question is ...Can IVP Dye burn the skin if it does come to the surface? Thanks Bobo88

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When the dye does not go directly into the vein, but spreads in the tissues surrounding the vein (extravasation or “blown IV”), it causes a reaction in those tissues. The severity of the reaction depends on a number of factors such as just how much dye extravasates and what sort dye was used (the ionic dyes seems to cause less of a tissue reaction). I am sure that the tissues in some patients react more strongly to this incursion than in others.
If this problem persists or worsens, you should notify your doctor.

[quote] I had a reaction to this dye when I was small. (20years ago) Last Dec... [/quote]

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I Thank-You for your reply. But I guess I'm stupid cause I don't understand what you are telling me. If I had a Iv in my wrist (new one) and a blown IV half way towards the forearm. Could it be possible that the dye seept out to the surface(top of the skin) of the blown IV site and caused this type of blistering that left the scar on my arm?
would IVP dye burn you? I'm so afraid of this dye now that I will never have it again . I would like to know if I am crazy for thinking this or that just maybe I could be right. Thank-You for your understanding as I don't mean to bother you with the same question twice.
[quote] When the dye does not go directly into the vein, but spreads in the tissues surrounding the vein (extravasation or “blown IV”), it causes a reaction in those tissues. The severity of the reaction depends on a number of factors such as just how much dye extravasates and what sort dye was used (the ionic dyes seems to cause less of a tissue reaction)... [/quote]