ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Prevention and Treatment of Phlebitis Secondary to the Insertion of a Peripheral Venous Catheter: A Scoping Review from a Nursing Perspective.
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Effect of Intravenous Infusion Warming on Pain, Comfort, Phlebitis, and Intraocular Pressure Outcomes During Mannitol Infusion in Patients With Acute Ocular Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Study
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 51 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Risk Management in First-in-Human Trials of Intravenous Drugs: Current Practices and Future Perspectives.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2026Review
- Time to occurrence and predictors of peripheral intravenous cannula-induced complications among pediatrics patients in Debre Birhan City public hospitals, Ethiopia, 2025.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- Implementation of an Infection Prevention Care Bundle for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs): A Quality Improvement Study to Enhance PIVC Quality and Reduce Complications.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Improving Peripheral Venous Puncture Outcomes in ICU via Vein Grading Management.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- A Single-Institution Audit of Chemo-PORT Placements During Breast Surgery with Literature Review for Management of Common Complications.Indian journal of surgical oncology · 2025Article
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- Mothers' experiences as legal guardian of children's phlebitis during hospitalization in Indonesia: A phenomenological study.Belitung nursing journal · 2025Article
- Prevention of Catheter-Related Infections and Complications: A Narrative Literature Review of Vascular Care and Maintenance.International journal of vascular medicine · 2025Review
- Comparison of the efficacy and adverse effects of oral ferrous succinate tablets and intravenous iron sucrose: a retrospective study.BMC pharmacology & toxicology · 2024Article
- Non-Adherence to Peripheral Venous Catheter Care Protocols Significantly Decreases Patient Safety and Impacts Costs: A Retrospective Observational Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Peripheral Intravenous Therapy in Internal Medicine Department-Antibiotics and Other Drugs' Consumption and Characteristics of Vascular Access Devices in 2-Year Observation Study.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Management from a multidisciplinary perspective of phlebitis related to peripheral venous catheter insertion: An international Delphi study.Nursing open · 2024Article
- Assessment, Treatment, and Follow-Up of Phlebitis Related to Peripheral Venous Catheterisation: A Delphi Study in Spain.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Harmonising IV Oxycodone with Paediatric Perioperative Medications: A Compatibility Study Through Y-Type Connectors.Drug design, development and therapy · 2024Article
- A comprehensive perspective of traditional Arabic or Islamic medicinal plants as an adjuvant therapy against COVID-19.Saudi journal of biological sciences · 2023Review
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
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.
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