intravenous catheter

Introduction Very often, intravenous medication – i.e. medication administered via an infusion into the vein – is necessary during an inpatient stay in hospital. For this purpose, an indwelling venous catheter is placed as a venous access. During or after an infusion, the punctured vein can become inflamed and a so-called phlebitis can develop. In … Phlebitis after an infusion

Treatment of phlebitis The first step in post-infusion phlebitis is to remove the venous catheter. The punctured area should not be used for infusions until it has healed. The second step is to cool the site. For this purpose, alcohol or lavanide dressings can be used, for example, which not only cool but also have … Treatment of phlebitis | Phlebitis after an infusion