Use of Tubigrip for superficial thrombophlebitis

Report By: F. Mohammed Khawja - Senior Emergency Trainee
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 25th March 2009
Last Modified: 25th March 2009
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In a [patient with superficial thrombophlebitis] will a [tubigrip] compared to [standard therapy alone] benefit the patient by [hastening recovery or giving better symptomatic relief]