Suppurative Thrombophlebitis–a Lethal Complication of Intravenous Therapy

Ja, O'Neill; Ba, Pruitt; Fd, Foley; Ja, Moncrief

doi:10.1097/00005373-196803000-00012

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“…Intravenous and intra-arterial catheters provide access to the blood, an essential route for delivery of resuscitative and pharmacologic therapy, which are crucial for treating burn patients. Regardless of aseptic technique practice, rates of catheterassociated infection and septic thrombophlebitis in the burn patient are as high as 57% [36][37][38].…”

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Infection in Burns

Norbury

Herndon

Tanksley

et al. 2016

Surgical Infections

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Background: Developments in critical care and surgical approaches to treating burn wounds, together with newer antimicrobial treatments, have significantly reduced the morbidity and mortality rates associated with this injury. Methods: Review of the pertinent English-language literature. Results: Several resistant organisms have emerged as the maleficent cause of invasive infection in burn patients, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, non-albicans Candida spp., and Aspergillus. Advances in antimicrobial therapies and the release of new classes of antibiotics have certainly added to the armamentarium of therapeutic resources for the clinician. Conclusion: Strict infection control measures, constant wound surveillance with regular sampling of tissues for quantitative culture, and early excision and wound closure remain the principal adjuncts to control of invasive infections in burn patients.

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confidence: 99%

Infection in Burns

Norbury

Herndon

Tanksley

et al. 2016

Surgical Infections

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“…[14][15][16] Otherwise, a conservative regimen will result in a protracted course of the disease, with occurrence of distal septic complications.…”

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Septic Jugular Thrombosis with Abscess Formation

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Gatot

et al. 1991

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol

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“…Patients with C. albicans skin abscess are treated by the systemic adm inistration of antimycotics [1,2], while those with suppura tive thrombophlebitis are generally treated with a phlebectomy [3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Our patient received a 2-week course of intravenous miconazole, followed by a 4-week course of high-dose oral amphotericin B.…”

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“…To prevent catheter-associated infections, the following measures are recommended: removal of the catheters immediately after they have served their purpose [7], meticu lous care o f the puncture site [5,8], avoid ance of puncturing veins of the legs and ves sels under damaged skin such as burn [3,5], and routine rotation of catheter sites at 48-to 72-hour intervals [8],…”

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A Case of <i>Candida albican</i><i>s</i> Skin Abscess Associated with Intravenous Catheterization

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We report a case of Candida albicans skin abscess, which developed on the left knee of a 59-year-old male, who had been bedridden for the past 2 months because of subarachnoid haemorrhage. The route of the infection was considered to be an intravenous catheter that had been inserted into the left great saphenous vein at the medial malleolus. The prolonged systemic administration of antibiotics and corticosteroids, as well as prostration, were suspected to be the factors that led to the infection. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous miconazole and subsequent high-dose oral amphotericin B therapy.

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Suppurative Thrombophlebitis–a Lethal Complication of Intravenous Therapy

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Infection in Burns

Infection in Burns

Septic Jugular Thrombosis with Abscess Formation

A Case of <i>Candida albican</i><i>s</i> Skin Abscess Associated with Intravenous Catheterization

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