A peripheral IV catheter is a plastic tube that healthcare professionals insert into a peripheral vein to deliver medications or fluids. Phlebitis may be more likely to occur if microorganisms ...

Phlebitis stages indicates the severity of inflammation in a vein due to an intravenous (IV) catheter. The score ranges from 0–4, according to how severe the symptoms are.

HealthDay News — The incidence of phlebitis caused by peripheral intravenous cannula insertions may be higher among patients with certain risk factors, according to a study published online ...

Physicians should not discharge patients with phlebitis caused by a peripheral vein catheter unless there is a care plan to prevent further complications caused by the intravenous catheter tubing ...

Malach T et al (2006) Prospective surveillance of phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous catheters. American Journal of Infection Control; 34: 5, 308-312. Martinho RFS, Rodrigues AB (2008) ...

Cite this: Assessment of an Infant With a Peripheral Intravenous Device - Medscape - Oct 01, 2003. Abstract and Introduction Understanding Peripheral Venous Anatomy and Physiology ...

The necessity for routine replacement of an IV peripheral cannula to prevent bacteremia was evaluated in a high-quality randomized trial. Patients older than 18 years (N = 755) without current ...

Commentary on a study comparing clinically indicated peripheral intravenous catheter replacement with routine replacement, published September 2012 in The Lancet.

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 ...

Among 154 patients, those in the CVAD group compared with the peripheral IV group experienced more venous access-related complications (52.2% vs 24.2%) and overall thrombotic events (35.9% vs 6.5% ...

(HealthDay)—The incidence of phlebitis caused by peripheral intravenous cannula insertions may be higher among patients with certain risk factors, according to a study published online Dec. 27 ...