Complaining of localized extremity pain and redness

Complaining of localized extremity pain and redness

They will demonstrate areas of induration, erythema, and tenderness corresponding to dilated and thrombosed superficial veins.Over time, a firm cord usually develops.
Unless the deep veins become involved, patients do not demonstrate generalized swelling.
The presence of fever and shaking chills suggests septic/suppurative thrombophlebitis, usually from intravenous cannulation

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