Just some thoughts
& what we started doing. First off, how many of you have kids?
Remember when they got shots? Fever, aches, etc. I gave Tylenol to
both of mine each time they got a shot for the first 24 hrs. and never had a
problem. As for my horses, now that they end up with rabies, tetanus, West
Nile, etc. in the spring we break up the shots into 2 sessions & I give ASA
(bute would do also) for 24 hrs. and no problems. My vet does use the
neck muscle but uses both sides - not all in one side. So far, so
good for all 4 at my barn and since my one travels so much we also added Potomac
on him.
Just some
thoughts, I'm a big believer in vaccinations. I'll even get revaccinated
for smallpox if & when it's available & my kids will finally get it
too.
As for IV fluids -
electrolytes, esp. potassium, if given too fast or too concentrated can "burn" a
vein causing phlebitis which can lead to scarring - the trick is that the
electrolytes must be sufficiently diluted in the IV
solution. The IV itself should not cause irritation of the
vein because it is in for such a short time. (principles are the same
for humans, as an RN with an Advanced Practice License I teach IV therapy).
