High concentration Amiodarone continuous infusion induced Phlebitis: A Case Report

Abstract

Phlebitis caused by high concentration amiodarone infusion is a rather uncommon occurrence. Phlebitis is one of the most reported causes of high concentration amiodarone continuous infusion in bradycardia. We reported a case of patient with continuous infusion of amiodarone induced phlebitis. Patient felt pain along the path of cannula, erythema, induration, palpable venous cord. Visual Infusion Phlebitis Score was assessed and VIP Score was found to be 4. We suspected the incidence of phlebitis due to high concentration and continuous infusion of IV amiodarone. In this case report, we would like to discuss about the standard protocol of IV administration of amiodarone, evaluation of phlebitis by Visual Infusion Phlebitis Score, and management of Phlebitis.
 Keywords: Visual Infusion Phlebitis Score, amiodarone, phlebitis, tachyarrhythmia, peripheral administration.