Phlebitis and infiltration are complications due to intravenous (IV) therapy. They can cause swelling, pain, and changes in the skin around the IV insertion site. Treatment typically resolves symptoms ...

Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. It often occurs in the legs but can affect veins in other parts of your body, as well. It may be caused by damage to the vein wall or by a blood clot that ...

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) are the quickest and easiest way to gain vascular access in Emergency Department (ED) patients. Insertion of a PIVC is not without complications; discomfort, ...