Extensive thrombophlebitis with gas associated with continuous infusion of vancomycin through a central venous catheter

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 May 30:2012:bcr2012006347. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006347.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Central Venous Catheters / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
  • Thrombophlebitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombophlebitis / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vancomycin / administration & dosage*
  • Vancomycin / adverse effects

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Vancomycin