What is the relationship of phlebitis to thrombophlebitis? Why should the clinician avoid massage of the affected area?

What is the relationship of phlebitis to thrombophlebitis? Why should the clinician avoid massage of the affected area?



Answer: Deep venous phlebitis can stimulate the formation of thrombus on the vessel wall (thrombophlebitis). Massage may dislodge a clot as an emboli.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Examine the collapse of Han. What factors explain how this occurred? How influential in Han Dynasty on Chinese History?

JAD Advantages and Disadvantages

Summarize effective communication strategies in organizational hierarchies, and review the role and relevance of the organizational grapevine