Superficial thrombophlebitis (thrombosis + phlebitis),”Same cause as a DVT (virchow’s triad) Local tenderness, erythema along superficial vein, palpable cordDx: u/sT: Analgesics (aspirin). Monitor for spread of cellulitis*DN confuse with cellulitis, which is more widespread and there is no palpable indurated vein*In the UE, usually at site of IVs*In the LE
usually secondary to varicose veins*Use u/s to detect thrombosis to differentiate thrombophlebitis from phlebitis)*SVT rarely cause PE – no anticoagulation needed”