title: Treatment of infusion-related phlebitis: review and nursing protocol.
abstract: Infusion-related phlebitis is a frequently occurring, but often preventable complication associated with intravenous therapy. Early detection with prompt, consistent nursing intervention decreases the occurrence and severity of cannula-related phlebitis. This article reviews the clinical aspects of phlebitis and describes a comprehensive approach for the treatment of infusion-related phlebitis.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Perucca
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Micek
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012307:Risk Factors; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology