The Epidemiology of Peripheral Vein Infusion Thrombophlebitis: …

TAGALAKIS, V.; KAHN, S.; LIBMAN, M.; BLOSTEIN, M. The epidemiology of peripheral vein infusion thrombophlebitis: a critical review. The American Journal of Medicine, v. 113, n. 1, p. 146-151, ago. 2002. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9343(02)01163-4

We critically assessed studies on the clinical importance, diagnosis, incidence, and pathogenesis of peripheral vein infusion thrombophlebitis, including catheter-related and patient-related risk factors. We reviewed the evidence linking thrombosis, particularly prothrombotic states such as the inherited thrombophilic disorders, with peripheral vein infusion thrombophlebitis. Peripheral vein infusion thrombophlebitis occurs in 25% to 35% of hospitalized patients with peripheral intravenous catheters and has both patient-related implications (e.g., sepsis) and economic consequences (e.g., extra nursing time). Although duration of catheterization, catheter-related infection, and catheter material are important risk factors for peripheral vein infusion thrombophlebitis, patient-related risk factors are not well elucidated.

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