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Risk Factors for Phlebitis in Patients with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters

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  • Fengmei Tan
  • Silin Zheng
  • Hongyan Wu
  • Lixia Nie
  • Wenhua Li
  • Liping Li

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Introduction- The study investigated the risk factors of phlebitis associated with infusion by peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC). Methodology- Hospitalized adults (n = 506) were placed with PIVCs by trained nurses. Rates of phlebitis were noted according to PIVC gauge, insertion site, and dwell time; and type and volume of infusion solution. Results- The development of phlebitis appeared to be significantly associated with the size of the outer diameter of the PIVC. The rate of phlebitis among patients given a hypertonic infusion solution was significantly higher; and also associated with infusion volume. There was no difference in phlebitis development among insertion sites, and dwell times among these sites were comparable. Conclusion- The risk of phlebitis increased with the PIVC size and volume of infusion solution, and use of a hypertonic solution. The recognition of risk factors and standardized intervention may reduce the occurrence of phlebitis associated with PIVC use.

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  • Fengmei Tan & Silin Zheng & Hongyan Wu & Lixia Nie & Wenhua Li & Liping Li, 2020. "Risk Factors for Phlebitis in Patients with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(1), pages 1-41, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:12:y:2020:i:1:p:41
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