Question
An 8-month-old baby received an intravenous drip injection on the head, and a pressure mark appeared in the injection area. The parents are worried whether this will affect the baby’s head development. After the injection, the baby developed a low fever and received several days of intravenous treatment in the hospital. Upon discharge, the parents noticed that the injection site had been indented by the needle, and the baby frequently reached out to grab or hit the area. The parents are concerned whether this will affect the baby’s healthy growth or brain development.
Answer
Based on the parents’ description of the situation, it mainly refers to a small amount of leakage during the intravenous drip injection, which is a relatively common occurrence and does not require excessive worry. If the baby’s mental state, deep sleep, and eating habits are all normal, it is recommended to apply cold compresses at home (avoiding excessive heat) to promote blood circulation, and it should recover after a period of time. Currently, this situation does not interfere with the baby’s growth and development or affect brain development.