Suppurative thrombophlebitis: a new look at a continuing problem.
Despite knowledge of its existence and despite precautionary measures, suppurative thrombophlebitis remains a significant problem in critical care, with a reported incidence of approximately 4% and associated mortality as high as 83%. In a retrospective study, we identified additional risk factors such as emergency department or field placement of catheters and administration of potassium boluses. New guidelines for surveillance and prevention have proved successful.
D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013492:Suppuration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors