Monthly Archives: February 2009

Infiltration -the infusion of solution or medication into the tissues surrounding an IV catheter entry site Phlebitis -inflammation of the vein intima Mechanical: -inflammation of the vein wall from an IV catheter Chemical: -inflammation of the vein wall from a medication or high osmolarity solution Thrombophlebitis -a thrombus accumulation around the catheter and along the length of the vein Emboli Air: -an amount of air infused into the blood stream Catheter -a sheared piece of catheter enters the blood stream Thrombus -a “clot” which accumulate around an IV catheter Infection Localized: -the presence of organisms at the entry point and Click Here To Read More