NSE 22A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Venous Ulcer, Superior Vena Cava, Chronic Venous Insufficiency
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Nse 22b- case 3: ms. kathy adam deep vein thrombosis. Phlebitis: the inflammation (e. g. redness, tenderness, warmth, mild edema) of a superficial vein w/o the presence of a thrombus ( clot, usually resolves with the removal of the iv catheter. Venous thrombosis: formation of a thrombus in association with inflammation of the vein, most common disorder of the veins, classified as either, superficial vein thrombosis (svt) The formation of a thrombus in a superficial vein. Generally a benign disorder: deep vein thrombosis (dvt) Disorder involving a thrombus in a deep vein most commonly the iliac and femoral veins. Venous thromboembolism: represents the spectrum of pathology from dvt to pulmonary embolism. 3 important factors ( called virchow"s triad(cid:895) of venous thrombosis: venous stasis. Normal blood flow in the venous system depends on the action of muscles in the extremities and the functional adequacy of venous valves that allow unidirectional flow.