1. Suppurative thrombophlebitis: a new look at a continuing problem
- Author
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Jeffrey Hammond, Ward Cg, and Varas R
- Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty ,Suppuration ,Time Factors ,business.industry ,Incidence (epidemiology) ,General surgery ,Retrospective cohort study ,General Medicine ,Thrombophlebitis ,Suppurative thrombophlebitis ,Catheters, Indwelling ,medicine ,Humans ,business ,Retrospective Studies - Abstract
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.
- Published
- 1988