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Guidance/Advisory Criteria — Conditions

Superficial Phlebitis

Although superficial phlebitis is a benign and self-limited disease, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is often a coexisting condition and needs to be excluded during the course of examination.

Certification/Recertification — Superficial Phlebitis

Waiting period

No recommended time frame

You should not certify the driver until etiology is confirmed and treatment has been shown to be adequate/effective, safe, and stable.

Decision

Maximum certification period— 2 years

Recommend to certify if:

The driver is otherwise medically qualified.

Recommend not to certify if:

The driver has coexisting DVT and does not meet the DVT guidelines.

Monitoring/Testing

You may on a case-by-case basis obtain additional tests and/or consultation to adequately assess driver medical fitness for duty.

Follow-up

The driver should have a biennial medical examination.

Venous Disease Recommendation Table (PDF)

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