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–IV Therapy Complications– IV therapy can cause issues with the vein & surrounding skin, as well as introduce infection or air into the body. For these reasons, it’s vital that we focus on prevention of infection or issue, and always having a patent line! –Air Embolism– Air enters the vein through IV tubing– this occurs with larger gaps of air and large bubbles. You may have miniscule bubbles in your tubing. Don’t panic! This can happen. Always prime your tubing entirely and inspect the line pri