Etiology
Vasculitis:
- Bacterial: Pathogenic organisms can gain access and stimulate inflammation.
- Chemical: caused by irritating or vesicant solutions.
- Mechanical: physical trauma from the skin puncture and movement of the cannula into the vein during insertion; any subsequent manipulation and movement of the cannula; clotting; or excessively large cannula.
- Medications including celecoxib, olanzapine, antidepressants, and others.
- Genetic as it is known to run in families.
- Alcohol abuse
- Drug abuse: Specifically Krokodil.
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