Phlebitis and infiltration are complications due to intravenous (IV) therapy. They can cause swelling, pain, and changes in the skin around the IV insertion site. Treatment typically resolves symptoms ...

Superficial phlebitis is a condition where there is inflammation of a vein just under the skin, often in the leg. The term “phlebitis” refers to inflammation of a vein, and “superficial” means that it ...

Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. It often occurs in the legs but can affect veins in other parts of your body, as well. It may be caused by damage to the vein wall or by a blood clot that ...

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Background Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are ubiquitous in hospitals, yet phlebitis remains common despite ...

INDWELLING plastic catheters placed by venesection ("cutdown") have become commonplace in the treatment of seriously ill patients in nearly every field of clinical practice. Cutdowns are utilized ...