Prevalence of phlebitis in adult patients admitted to a university hospital
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https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2015000100015Keywords:
Phlebitis, Catheterization, Peripheral, Nursing, Patient Safety.Abstract
Objective: to identify the prevalence of phlebitis, related to demographic and clinical variables, in peripheral intravenous therapy in adult patients admitted to a university hospital in Paraná, PR, Brazil. Method: this is an observational research, cross / prospective with a quantitative approach, carried out in three units of the hospital. Data collection took place from October 2012 to August 2013, using a form to extract demographic and clinical variables from patients suitable to preestablished eligibility requirements. For analysis, we used the calculation of point prevalence. Results: from 221 analyzed by venous access, there were 42 with presence of the clinical criteria definition of phlebitis. It was found a prevalence of phlebitis in men; with evolution degree of 2; venous punctures were located on the back of the hand; 22G caliber/diameter catheters; with residence time of three days. Conclusion: It was concluded that through the prevalence of known phlebitis, nursing actions for the prevention and management of the event can be (re)designed.Downloads
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2015-02-11
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Souza, A. E. B. R. de, Oliveira, J. L. C. de, Dias, D. C., & Nicola, A. L. (2015). Prevalence of phlebitis in adult patients admitted to a university hospital. Rev Rene, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2015000100015
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