Phlebitis Prevention

Prevention

Phlebitis can sometimes be prevented by the following actions:

• If you fly for long periods of time, walk around the cabin and stretch your limbs every hour or so.
• If you drive for long periods of time, pull over and stretch your limbs ever hour or so.

On flights or car rides lasting more than four hours, take additional precautions to reduce your risk of thrombosis. These include:

• Avoid wearing tight clothing around your waist.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.