Question about IV Flush??

[its1111]

I'm sure many of you have had an IV before... Just recently I have had a few for different tests, and each time I notice that I get a heartburn-like pain whenever they do the saline flush. It just feels like a burning in my chest, and then seems to go away after a while.

Anyone else experience this or know what it is? I asked the nurse today and she said she's never had anyone say that before...but since it's happened every time, it seems odd?

[Davit]

They are doing it too fast is all. I have had six picc line, a central and numerous saline locks. Saline lock takes the least amount to flush.

[its1111]

Thanks, Davit...I hope that is it! It worried me when she said she's never had anyone tell her that before...Was hoping it wasn't a heart-related issue.

[Davit]

I just usually grit my teeth and accept it. Some nurses are rough. I once asked a male nurse if he was a carpenter before, he said yes and got mad. Some times I speak too fast.