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 ...

However, the placement of an intravenous cannula can have undesirable effects, the most common of which is phlebitis. Peripheral catheter-related phlebitis is caused by the inflammation of the tunica ...

In phlebitis the inflammation causes localized redness and warmth at the IV insertion site and perhaps a short distance along the course of the vein in which the IV has been placed. Most times ...

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 ...

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

Peripheral intravenous catheters (“IV drips”) are small plastic tubes inserted into veins, ... (phlebitis). Phlebitis necessitates catheter removal and replacement.

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

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 ...