Relationship between specific intravenous products and infusion phlebitis
“High-risk irritants such as caspofungin, ganciclovir, and amiodarone were independently associated with the highest phlebitis risk” Ferraz-Torres et al (2026).
Difference between infusion phlebitis and infiltration
“The current case report presents examples demonstrating that phlebitis and infiltration are heterogenous conditions with varied and overlapping signs that do not always align with conventional definitions” Kitada et al (2026).
Impact of vascular access choice on infusion phlebitis rates
“The prevalence of drugs with a high risk of phlebitis in intensive care units is elevated. Drug physicochemical properties significantly influence the risk of phlebitis and should be incorporated into bedside vascular-access selection” Gallardo et al (2026).
Management of peripheral intravenous catheter-induced phlebitis
“This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of warm compress and cold compress in managing peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC)-induced pain and phlebitis” Shama et al (2026).
Time to the development of infusion phlebitis – Full Text
“In this study, the incidence of peripheral intravenous cannula-induced phlebitis was high, with a lower median time of phlebitis onset. The key predictors were female sex, large cannula, receipt of a blood transfusion, and administration of potassium chloride and vancomycin” Beyene et al (2025).
Chemotherapy-induced phlebitis in a dog – Full Text
“Following doxorubicin administration, the patient exhibited localized heat, swelling, pain, and lameness in the right forelimb, indicative of phlebitis. Ultrasonography confirmed chemotherapy-induced phlebitis with thickening of the right cephalic vein wall, intraluminal thrombi, and significant perivascular edema” Hwang et al (2025).
Managing phlebitis risk from peripheral vascular access devices
“The author reviews evidence-based strategies for preventing PVAD-related phlebitis and emphasises the need for standardised care protocols and ongoing staff training to support safer PVAD use and reduce the risk of phlebitis” Furtado (2025).
Risk factors associated with phlebitis in peripheral venous catheters
“It is necessary to know the rate of phlebitis associated with its use and the risk factors associated with peripheral vascular catheter management that directly influence the presence of phlebitis” Ferraz-Torres et al (2025).
Incidence of phlebitis caused by continuous cephalosporin IV infusion – Full Text
“Phlebitis was more severe in the cephalothin group and developed more rapidly, necessitating vein changes six times more often than in the cephapirin group. The less irritating properties of cephapirin demonstrated in this study indicate it may be the more useful cephalosporin analogue for intravenous therapy” Lane et al (2025).
Predictors of phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“Phlebitis incidence remains above recommended levels. Multivariable analysis identified female sex, a higher number of infused medications, older patient age, larger hospital size, and longer PIVC dwell time as the main independent predictors of phlebitis” Cernuda-Martínez et al (2025).
Impact of noradrenaline administration on infusion phlebitis rates – Full Text
“We aimed to investigate the relationship between the total noradrenaline dose administered via PIVCs and the development of phlebitis by considering the influence of noradrenaline as a time-dependent covariate” Yasuda et al (2025).
VIP score quality improvement project
“This QIP has successfully reduced early phlebitis rate in this patient population to 2.1%, which is now in-keeping with CDC guidance of <5%. In addition, there was a 65.5% improvement in documentation of VIP score demonstrating increased application of the tool in clinical practice” O’Donnell et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter related phlebitis
“This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis in patients with peripheral intravenous catheters” Khalid Mahmood Mahmood and Cihan Erdogan (2025).
Effect of leech therapy on infusion phlebitis
“After leech therapy, result was asses on VIP scale and there was relief in pain and swelling at cannula insertion site also redness decreases and patient have improved painless hand movements with in 24 hours” Dagar et al (2025).
Infusion phlebitis associated with vesicant medication administration – Full Text
“Phlebitis is an inflammatory process that is characterized by inflamed venous endothelial cells. Vesicant medications are found to be one of the causes of phlebitis, especially in pediatric patients” Annisa et al (2024).
Risk factors associated with infusion phlebitis – Full Text
“To synthesize knowledge regarding risk factors associated with occurrence of adverse event phlebitis in hospitalized adult patients” Furlan et al (2024).
Ultrasound assessment of short peripheral catheter failure
“Currently, the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score (VIP) is the most used tool to verify the presence of inflammatory complications (phlebitis and thrombophlebitis). However, ultrasound signs (US) may be an attractive alternative” Giustivi et al (2024).
PIVC-induced phlebitis study
“This study aimed to determine the incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC)-induced phlebitis and its predictors among adult patients hospitalized at Dow University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan” Yaqoob et al (2024).
Management of peripheral venous catheter-related phlebitis – Full Text
“To determine the consensus and importance of care practices related to the management of peripheral venous catheter (PVC)-related phlebitis in hospitalized patients through the views of experts from different disciplines” Torné-Ruiz et al (2024).
Infusion phlebitis rates in the emergency department
“The incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis was 31%, which was grade 1 in 29.7% and grade 2 in 1.3% of the emergency department participants” Bakcek Akcelik and Ayhan (2024).
Early detection of infusion phlebitis
“The bundle approach used in this project facilitated early detection of phlebitis following the inclusion of palpation into nurses’ assessment for phlebitis” Toh et al (2024).
Brazilian hospital infusion phlebitis rates
“The nursing team plays an essential role in the care of patients with PIVCs, inpatient guidance, planning, and device choice, taking into account the risk factors for phlebitis to maintain the preservation of vascular health and reduce adverse events” Antequera et al (2024).
Reducing peripheral venous catheter-related phlebitis
“The study showed promising results, suggesting that proximal massage and palm fisting may be a simple and inexpensive technique to prevent the occurrence of phlebitis in PVC patients” Tosun et al (2024).
Infusion phlebitis clinical characteristics – Full Text
“It was determined that PIVC dwell time could be increased by routine surveillance to monitor for phlebitis regularly. It is recommended that education programs for nurses be developed to prevent PIVC-related complications” Ertaş Akyüz and Turan (2024).
Infusion phlebitis assessment and treatment in Spain – Full Text
“The present study aims to determine, at the national level in Spain, the consensus on the assessment, treatment, and follow-up of PVC-related phlebitis and the importance of the actions taken” Torné-Ruiz et al (2024)
Prevention of amiodarone-related phlebitis
“The 15-min cold application was found to be effective in terms of the rate of phlebitis development, phlebitis grade and time of phlebitis development” Okyay and Basak (2024).
Infusion phlebitis and endothelial dysfunction – Full Text
“Phlebitis is accompanied by endothelial dysfunction and may involve multiple molecular and cellular mechanisms. These findings improve our understanding of the molecular targets of interventions and help identify effective candidates for the prophylaxis and treatment of phlebitis” Zhu et al (2023).
Infusion phlebitis published studies review – Full Text
“Phlebitis secondary to vascular access is one of the most frequent complications in hospital care. This study aims to evaluate the scientific activity related to this complication through a bibliometric analysis” Torné-Ruiz et al (2023).
Infusion phlebitis treatment with warm compress
“It was determined that applying warm water compresses three times a day in phlebitis care had a positive effect on healing” Aksoy and Bayram (2023).
Visual infusion phlebitis score in Portuguese healthcare – Full Text
“Results demonstrate that the VIP PT-PT scale is a reliable tool to be applied in the context of Portuguese healthcare” Ventura et al (2023).