Intravenous therapy team and peripheral venous catheter-associated complications. A prospective controlled study

1984 ◽  
Vol 144 (6) ◽  
pp. 1191-1194 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Tomford
1985 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
J. W. TOMFORD ◽  
C. O. HERSHEY ◽  
C. E. MCLAREN ◽  
D. K. PORTER ◽  
D. I. COHEN ◽  
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1998 ◽  
Vol 158 (5) ◽  
pp. 473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil E. Soifer ◽  
Steven Borzak ◽  
Brian R. Edlin ◽  
Robert A. Weinstein

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 611
Author(s):  
Aitana Guanche-Sicilia ◽  
María Sánchez-Gómez ◽  
María Castro-Peraza ◽  
José Rodríguez-Gómez ◽  
Juan Gómez-Salgado ◽  
...  

The objective of this work was to identify available evidence on nursing interventions for the prevention and treatment of phlebitis secondary to the insertion of a peripheral venous catheter. For this, a scoping systematic review was carried out following the guidelines in the PRISMA declaration of documents published between January 2015 and December 2020. The search took place between December 2020 and January 2021. Scielo, Pubmed, Medline, Scopus, WOS, CINHAL, LILACS, and Dialnet databases were consulted, and CASPe, AGREE, and HICPAC tools were used for the critical reading. A total of 52 studies were included to analyze nursing interventions for treatment and prevention. Nursing interventions to prevent phlebitis and ensure a proper catheter use included those related to the maintenance of intravenous therapy, asepsis, and choosing the dressing. With regard to the nursing interventions to treat phlebitis, these were focused on vigilance and caring and also on the use of medical treatment protocols. For the prevention of phlebitis, the highest rated evidence regarding asepsis include the topical use of >0.5% chlorhexidine preparation with 70% alcohol or 2% aqueous chlorhexidine, a proper hygienic hand washing, and the use clean gloves to handle connections and devices. Actions that promote the efficacy and safety of intravenous therapy include maintenance of venous access, infusion volume control, verification of signs of phlebitis during saline solution and medication administration, and constant monitoring. It is recommended to remove any catheter that is not essential. Once discharged from hospital, it will be necessary to warn the patient about signs of phlebitis after PVC removal.


1994 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 719-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Volkow ◽  
G. Sanchez-Mejorada ◽  
S. L. de la Vega ◽  
C. Vazquez ◽  
O. Tellez ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 471-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lichun Xu ◽  
Yan Hu ◽  
Xiaojin Huang ◽  
Jianguo Fu ◽  
Jinhui Zhang

Objective To evaluate the effects of heparin saline versus normal saline as locking solution for maintaining patency in peripheral venous catheters in Chinese patients. Methods This open-label, randomized controlled study was conducted in two hepatobiliary surgery wards, where patients received identical treatments, at a tertiary referral hospital. Patients were randomly divided into a normal saline group (NS, 3 ml) or a heparin saline group (HS, 50 IU/ml, 3 ml) for catheter sealing. Results The study enrolled 286 patients and 609 peripheral venous catheters were included in the analysis. The patients in the two groups had no local infections or catheter-related bloodstream infections. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of the rate of catheter obstruction, duration time, or the rates of phlebitis, infiltration, and accidental catheter removal. Conclusions No significant differences in the peripheral venous catheter sealing effects were observed between normal saline and heparin saline usage in Chinese patients.


2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboobeh Taghizadeganzadeh ◽  
Mohammadreza Yazdankhahfard ◽  
Mohammadreza Farzaneh ◽  
Kamran Mirzaei

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Most blood tests require venous blood samples. Puncturing the vein also causes pain, infection, or damage to the blood, and lymph flow, or long-term healing. This study aimed to determine and compare the biochemical laboratory value of the blood samples that were provided through: peripheral vein infusion (PVI) receiving continuous intravenous fluid; and the usual method of blood sampling.</p><p><strong>METHODS</strong><strong>:</strong> This is an interventional, quasi-experimental, and controlled study. The selected study sample included 60 patients, who were hospitalized during 2014, in the Internal Medicine, part of Martyrs of Persian Gulf, teaching hospital at Bushehr. Three blood samples were taken from each patient that were provided through PVI line (5 ml blood collected at beginning of IVC and then another 5 cc), and another case was prepared by common blood sampling (control). All the samples were analyzed in terms of sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine using SPSS Ver.19 software, by paired <em>t</em>-test and Pearson's correlation coefficients.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> There was a statistically significant difference between the amount of sodium and potassium in the first blood samples taken from the intravenous infusion line and vein puncture .However, no significant differences were found among the biochemical amount in the second blood samples taken from the intravenous infusion line and vein puncture. </p><p><strong>CONCLUSIONS: </strong>We can use blood samples taken from peripheral intravenous infusion lines after 5cc discarding from the first part of the sample for measuring the value of sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine.  </p>


2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Paula Elaine Diniz Reis ◽  
Emilia Campos de Carvalho

ABSTRACTObjective: to contribute to the reflection on the mechanisms leading to phlebitis as a complication of intravenous therapy. Methodology: this is about an update paper, which presents the epidemiology, predisposing factors, preventive measures and evaluation methods of phlebitis due to insertion of peripheral venous catheter, in order to subsidize the nursing plan. Results: the phenomenon of phlebitis is quite prevalent in hospitalized patients, related to multiple factors such as hyperosmolarity and pH of the solution infused, type of device used venous and nursing care with regard to the procedure of venipuncture and venous access. It is important for nurses to learn the tools to diagnose phlebitis, identifying signs and symptoms of inflammation, thus being able to intervene according to the degree shown, preventing the occurrence of phlebosclerosis. Conclusion: knowing the types of phlebitis and, consequently, their risk factors helps the nurse to have a better basis for decision making regarding the construction of specific protocols aimed at preventing this complication. Descriptors: phlebitis; catheterization, peripheral; nursing care.RESUMOObjetivo: informar aos leitores sobre os mecanismos que conduzem à flebite enquanto complicação da terapia intravenosa. Metodologia: artigo de atualização, o qual apresenta os aspectos epidemiológicos, fatores predisponentes, medidas preventivas e métodos de avaliação da flebite decorrente de inserção de cateter venoso periférico, com vistas a subsidiar as condutas de enfermagem. Resultados: a flebite consiste em fenômeno bastante prevalente em pacientes hospitalizados, relacionado a múltiplos fatores, tais como hiperosmolaridade e ph da solução infundida, tipo de dispositivo venoso utilizado e o cuidado de enfermagem no que se refere ao procedimento de venopunção e manutenção do acesso venoso. É fundamental que o enfermeiro conheça os métodos disponíveis para diagnosticar a flebite, identificando sinais e sintomas flogísticos, podendo assim intervir de acordo com o grau evidenciado, prevenindo a ocorrência de fleboesclerose. Conclusão: conhecer os tipos de flebite e, consequentemente, seus fatores de risco contribui para que o enfermeiro tenha melhor embasamento para a tomada de decisão no que concerne à construção de protocolos específicos visando à prevenção desta complicação. Descritores: flebite; cateterismo venoso periférico; cuidados de enfermagem.RESUMENObjetivo: contribuir a la discusión de los mecanismos que conducen a la flebitis como complicación de la terapia intravenosa. Metodología: documento de actualización, que presenta la epidemiología, factores predisponentes, las medidas preventivas y métodos de evaluación de flebitis debido a la inserción de catéter venoso periférico, con el fin de subsidiar el plan de enfermería. Resultados: el fenómeno de la flebitis es muy frecuente en pacientes hospitalizados, relacionado con múltiples factores tales como hiperosmolaridad y el pH de la solución infundida, el tipo de dispositivo utilizado atención venosa y de enfermería en relación con el procedimiento de punción venosa y el acceso venoso. Es importante para las enfermeras aprender las herramientas para disgnosticar la flebitis, la identificación de signos y síntomas de inflmación, con lo que haya podido intervenir en función del grado se muestra, evitando la aparición de phlebosclerosis. Conclusión: conocer los tipos de flebitis y, en consecuencia, sus factores de riesgo ayuda a la enfermera para tener una mejor base para la toma de decisiones respecto a la construcción de protocolos específicos para prevenir esta complicación. Descriptores: flebitis; cateterismo periférico; atención de enfermería. 


10.3823/2497 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cíntia Lira Borges ◽  
Saul Filipe Pedrosa Leite ◽  
Renata Kelly Lopes de Alcântara ◽  
Maria Lígia Silva Nunes Cavalcante ◽  
Vanelly De Almeida Rocha ◽  
...  

Objective: to identify the evidence on nursing practices in intravenous therapy in newborns. Method: integrative review in the PubMed, Scopus and SciELO databases. A total of 150 articles were selected, and after thorough reading, eight studies remained. Results: Most of the studies were descriptive and cross-sectional (50%), using peripheral venous catheter (62.5%). The years varied between 2006 and 2014. Brazilian studies corresponded to 37.5%. Conclusion: The main nursing practices were: use of saline solution for catheter clearing; use of larger caliber catheters; use of splints to support the limbs; adequate positioning of the upper limb during radiography for correct confirmation of the positioning of the tip of the peripherally inserted central catheter; management of pain with pharmacological and non-pharmacological actions. Descriptors: Nursing care; Newborn; Peripheral catheterization; Vascular access devices; Evidence-Based Clinical Practice.


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