Phlebitis: treatment, care and prevention.
2011; National Institutes of Health; Volume: 107; Issue: 36 Linguagem: Inglês
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Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
ResumoPeripheral venous catheter-associated phlebitis is caused by inflammation to the vein at a cannula access site. It can have a mechanical, chemical or infectious cause. Good practice when inserting a cannula, including appropriate choice of device and site, can help to prevent phlebitis. Good infection control techniques are also vital in preventing the condition. There are two phlebitis scoring systems, which should be used in routine practice to identify and treat early signs of the Peripheral venous cannulation
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