Use of Tubigrip for superficial thrombophlebitis

Date First Published:
March 25, 2009
Last Updated:
March 25, 2009
Report by:
F. Mohammed Khawja, Senior Emergency Trainee (Manchester Royal Infirmary)
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]