Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein. It can result from a blood clot or damage to the vein’s walls. Symptoms include painful lumps beneath the skin and flushing or darkening of the skin. Share on ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

The purpose of this study was to examine the natural history of PHL during peripheral intravenous therapy with Teflon® catheters (TC). Sites (286) were selected randomly and inspected daily for signs ...