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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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

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% ...

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) ...

The method of securing the peripheral IV at the time of insertion is critical to allow visualization of the insertion site and surrounding skin, therefore preventing complications. Minimizing catheter ...

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 ...

(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 ...