Injection Site Irritation: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Clinical Management

Injection Site Irritation: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Clinical Management

1. Introduction Injection site irritation refers to a localized, benign inflammatory response within the cutaneous or subcutaneous tissue immediately following a medical puncture. This condition manifests as a circumscribed area of erythema, mild edema, and a localized stinging or burning sensation that typically resolves without intervention over several hours to days. The physiological basis of … Read more