Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Nov 20, 2008
Tagalakis V, Kahn SR, Libman M, Blostein M. The epidemiology of peripheral vein infusion thrombophlebitis: a critical review. Am J Med 2002;113:146-151. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Your Health Check - VENOUS DISEASE: Part 1 Aug 28, 2008
Secondary varicosities are those that follow an episode of thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins associated with clots in the vein), which again results in valve incompetence, and back flow of blood. Venous disease and its management have only recently taken center stage. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The descent of men Aug 11, 2008
And one member of the team, Art Gilkey, who was on his first Himalayan venture, was struck down by a case of thrombophlebitis, a clotting in the veins, in his left leg. It left him unable to walk and in danger of death if a blood clot were to reach his lungs. (International Herald Tribune)
Central Venous Catheterization — Subclavian Vein Apr 17, 2008
2 Misplaced catheters increase the risk of thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, and inaccurate measurements of central venous pressure. There are a few excellent bedside maneuvers that may reduce the incidence of misplacement of the central venous catheter in the internal jugular vein. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Letters to the Editor Oct 23, 2007
Editor - The article on a court decision regarding thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism ("Air passengers win right to trial over blood clots," Oct. 17) misses the opportunity to describe a solution to these problems - one already well tested in surgical care. Walking in plane aisles is not possible for all, nor is it even the best way to go. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vaginal progesterone gel may improve infant outcomes and... Oct 3, 2007
PROCHIEVE 8% is contraindicated in patients with active thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders, or a history of hormone-associated thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders, missed abortion, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver dysfunction or disease, and known or suspected malignancy of the breast or genital organs. For more information, please visit. (EurekAlert!)
