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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
In a randomized, parallel-group, single-center study in 42 healthy adults, the safety and pharmacokinetic parameters of an intravenous formulation of 18.75 and 37.5 mg diclofenac sodium (DFP-08) following single- and multiple-dose bolus administration were compared with diclofenac potassium 50 mg
In this study, we report the rare case of an elderly woman who developed thrombophlebitis after being treated with tamoxifen for breast cancer. She visited our department with a lump in her left breast. She underwent core needle biopsy, and she was diagnosed with breast cancer (invasive ductal
A prospective study of the incidence and severity of infusion thrombophlebitis in peripheral intravenous infusions used for anaesthetic and postoperative purposes in 645 patients was conducted over a four-month period. Conditions of insertion were carefully controlled while ward management was
The acceptable incidence of thrombophlebitis following intravenous cannulation is 5% as recommended by the Intravenous Nurses Society guidelines, but publications have reported startling figures between 20% to 80%. Given the frequency of intravenous lines, this presents a potential The effect of inline filtration on the incidence of infusion phlebitis was examined in a community hospital. Two general surgical units, comparable in their patient populations, were studied during a one-month period. On one unit, an extension set with a 45 micrometer filter was attached to every
A 12 year old female patient presenting non ketotic hyperosmolar hyperglycemic coma as initial sign of diabetes mellitus is presented. She was successfully treated with continuous infusion of low dose of insulin and saline and glycosaline isotonic sera. Potassium was precociously added to the
The indications for use of large-volume parenteral solutions are reviewed, and the types of fluids administered and their potential hazards are described. The indications discussed are replacement therapy, maintenance therapy and emergency venous access. Hazards presented include thrombophlebitis,
Lemierre's syndrome is a rare but a life threatening condition which affects young healthy individuals, was first described by Dr.Andre Lemierre in 1936. Incidence rates are between 0.6 and 2.3 per million population. It is found more commonly in males, with a male to female ratio of approximately
A heroin addict had rhabdomyolysis with cardiac involvement. The patient was admitted with edema of the right leg and oliguria. Admission diagnoses were right illofemoral thrombophlebitis, acute renal failure, and heroin addiction. Urinalysis was strongly positive for "blood" in the absence of