Phlebitis / Thrombophlebitis Flashcards
1
Q
Define Phlebitis
A
Inflammation of a superficial vein without clot
2
Q
Define Thrombophlebitis
A
Inflammation of the veins with clot formation
superficial or deep veins
3
Q
Phlebitis risk factors
A
- Trauma to the vein (IV cannula)
- Chemical irritation (IV drugs)
- Infection
- IV catheter insertion
4
Q
Phlebitis Sx
A
- Localised erythema
- Warmth
- pain along the veing
- swelling / tenderness
5
Q
Phlebitis Mx
A
- Topical NSAIDs
- Compression stocking
- Elevation
- Cont. mobilising
- Warm compress
6
Q
Phlebitis complications
A
progress to thrombophlebitis
7
Q
Thrombophlebitis risk factors
A
- Venous stasis
- Hypercoagulable states
- Endothelial injury (Virchow’s triad)
- Prolonged immobility
- Pregnancy
- COCP
- Clotting disorder (Factor V Leiden)
8
Q
Types of thrombophlebitis
A
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- Deep vein thrombophlebitis (DVT)
9
Q
Thrombophlebitis complications
A
- PE
- Post-thrombotic syndrome
