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  • Title: [Phlebitis associated to intravenous/infusional therapy].
    Author: Nicotera R.
    Journal: Assist Inferm Ric; 2011; 30(1):34-41. PubMed ID: 21539076.
    Abstract:
    Phlebitis is a common problem associated to intravenous therapies, it may cause pain, sepsis and increased duration of hospitalization. Several factors can increase the risk of phlebitis. The literature review addresses the mechanisms of chemical phlebitis, the characteristics of drugs likely to cause a phlebitis and the main measures to be adopted for prevention and treatment.
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