ISSN:
1573-904X
Keywords:
phlebitis
;
thrombophlebitis
;
thermography
;
detection
;
parenterals
;
inflammation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A new method for the detection of acute phlebitis in superficial veins is investigated. A thermographic camera is utilized for the quantitation of temperature changes in a rabbit ear model. A control group receiving no injection is compared against each of five treatment groups receiving these commercially available parenterals: amiodarone hydrochloride, phenytoin sodium, mechlorethamine hydrochloride, cephalothin sodium, and diazepam. The vehicles of the above-mentioned drugs as well as several commonly used organic cosolvents are also investigated. Local tissue responses to the parenteral challenges are measured and a good correlation between the visual and the thermographic data was seen.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1015834407748
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