PHLEBITIS & THROMBOPHLEBITIS

WHAT IS IT?

• Phlebitis: inflammation of a vein
• Thrombophlebitis: a type of Phelobitis where
• a clot forms

SYMPTOMS

• pain
• edema
• redness
• discoloration at the site

TREATMENTS

• anticoagulants
• pain medication
• elevation of the affected area
• antiembolism or support hose
• if necessary, surgery to remove the clot