Phlebitis stages indicates the severity of inflammation in a vein due to an intravenous (IV) catheter. The score ranges from 0–4, according to how severe the symptoms are. Symptoms in the early stage ...

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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 ...