Infective Phlebitis

Preferred Label : Infective Phlebitis;

NCIt related terms : Phlebitis infective;

NCIt definition : Infection at the site of needle puncture or intravenous catheter placement due to poor aseptic techniques. It is characterized by erythema, pain, swelling, and induration at the catheter insertion site.;

Alternative definition : CTCAE: A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the vein. Clinical manifestations include erythema, marked discomfort, swelling, and induration along the course of the infected vein.;

Codes from synonyms : E11530;

Details

Origin ID

C78558;

UMLS CUI

C1112243;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Phlebitis infective [MedDRA Preferred Term]
Has associated anatomic sites
- Cardiovascular System [NCIt concept]
- Vascular System [NCIt concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Disease or Syndrome [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Phlebitis infective [MedDRA Preferred Term]
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- CTCAE Adverse Events Version 4.0 Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Varicose Vein [NCIt concept]

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