Why is my iv (intravenous infusion) purple? Where did the tech mess up?

Question

The tech at the hospital tried to give me an iv in my left arm, but she couldn't, so she took it out. Now, 3 days later, I got a purple greenish big spot (4 inches) where the iv was.

What did the tech do wrong & what should I do? (At 1st, it hurt but now it's just colorful)

Answer 1

that's a bruise...

bruise = blood leaking out of a vein...

so you could call it damage. it should be fine