Question
Why does a child’s face turn white during intravenous treatment?
Answer
The doctor explained that a child’s face turning white during intravenous infusion may be due to an allergic reaction to the medication components in the infusion, particularly Yanhuning or ceftriaxone. This allergic reaction is unpredictable and unrelated to the doctor’s prescription. The doctor further explained that the prescription indicated the use of two sodium chloride injections because one is used to dissolve other medications, while the other is needed for the child who lost body fluids and sodium ions due to sweating from fever. The doctor emphasized that this allergic reaction is an individual case and usually cannot be predicted.