In conclusion, this case serves as a cautionary reminder that no medical procedure is truly benign. It calls for increased awareness, surveillance, and preventive strategies surrounding even routine interventions like PIVC placement, especially in emergency and deployed military settings. Proactive recognition and timely management of thrombotic complications can significantly improve outcomes for service members and civilians alike.

Dr. Nepal is a third-year emergency medicine resident at Madigan Army Medical Center. He completed his medical education at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Nepal was born and raised in Nepal before moving to the U.S. for college at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. Prior to medical school, he served as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army, a journey that continues to shape his dedication to service and patient care with humility.

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