Degree |
| Symptom of thrombophlebitis | Intervention for PVC |
0 | No complication | No discomfort or slight discomfort; tenderness upon insertion. | No action. |
1 | Slight thrombophlebitis | Redness and tenderness < 15 × 15 mm. | Stop treatment and remove the PVC. Hirudoid® ointment applied one to several times daily. |
2 | Medium thrombophlebitis | Redness, tenderness pain, swelling > 15 × 25 mm; increased temperature in the area. | Stop treatment and remove the PVC. Hirudoid® ointment applied one to several times daily. Inform the attending physician. |
3 | Severe thrombophlebitis | Redness, tenderness pain, swelling > 25 × 50 mm; increased temperature in the area and palpable cord in the vein. | Stop treatment and remove the PVC. Inform the attending physician. |
4 | Very severe thrombophlebitis | Redness, pain, swelling more than 50 × 50 mm; increased temperature in the area and palpable cord in the vein; pain spreading up to the arm; possible fever | Stop treatment and remove the PVC. Inform the attending physician. |