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Iatrogenic chemical phlebitis is deliberately produced by sclerotherapy. Thrombophlebitis in a varicose vein develops as a tender hard knot in the vein. , Varicose vein Superficial thrombo...
What is thrombophlebitis? Phlebitis means inflammation of a vein. Thrombo(sis) means a blood clot in a vein. A vein is a blood vessel that takes blood towards the heart. , ...
Differential diagnosis Superficial phlebitis . Cellulitis . Severe superficial bruising. Muscular tear. Intramuscular haemorrhage.
Either upper-limb involvement or phlebitis migrans. Absence of atherosclerotic risk factors other than smoking, ie exclusion of: Autoimmune diseases.
It can present acutely and be wrongly diagnosed as cellulitis (or phlebitis). Atrophie blanche: Star-shaped, white (ivory), depressed, and atrophic scars surrounded by pigment...
Complications of intravenous (IV) use (eg, cellulitis , phlebitis , vasculitis, bacterial endocarditis, infections spread by equipment sharing). Neglect and abuse of dependent children.
Inflammatory: phlebitis, thyroiditis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, pancreatitis, familial Mediterranean fever, sarcoidosis, pemphigus, severe or exfoliative dermatitis, bullous pe...
The rate via a peripheral line should not exceed 10 mmol/hour to avoid discomfort and phlebitis. Careful monitoring is required both of clinical condition and bloods (1- to 3-hourly).
Deep vein thrombosis. Phlebitis. Previous fracture, trauma or surgery. Family history of venous disease. Symptoms of venous insufficiency - for example, pains or heaviness in the ...
There may be a risk of phlebitis and pulmonary embolism. Side-effects of progestogens The risk and types of side-effects and adverse effects vary between different progestogens, their...
Generally this is well tolerated but it may cause phlebitis around the injection site and coagulopathy. Anaphylaxis has occurred. Attacks during pregnancy have been treated without any app...
Differential diagnosis Cellulitis Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome Superficial phlebitis DVT Investigations Imaging Duplex ultrasound is the preferred modality.
Drip site infection or phlebitis. Abscess formation - eg, subphrenic or pelvic, depending on the surgery involved.
Previous deep vein thrombosis in the affected leg. Phlebitis in the affected leg. Previous fracture, trauma, or surgery. Family history of venous disease.
Gross varicose veins (symptomatic or above knee or with associated phlebitis, oedema/skin changes). Paraplegia. Obstetric risk factors: Multiple pregnancy.
Varicose veins with phlebitis. Women who are pregnant or have given birth within the previous six weeks. Admissions to hospital [ 1 ] Assess all patients on admission to hospi...