Factores relacionados a flebitis química en personas con quimioterapia, revisión sistemática de la literatura

Objetivo: Describir los factores asociados a la flebitis química en personas con diagnóstico de cáncer que reciben quimioterapia, evidenciados en la literatura. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura, según recomendaciones de Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Resultados: Los factores que aumentaron el riesgo de flebitis química hallados en la evidencia fueron la edad mayor de 57 años, sexo femenino, antecedentes de cáncer, enfermedad metastásica, hipertensión arterial, neutropenia, tabaquismo, vaciamiento ganglionar, hipoalbuminemia, uso de medicamentos citotóxicos, epirrubicina, fosaprepitant, antraciclina y vinorelbina, presentación premezclada de los fármacos, dilución en 50 cc de solución salina normal, tiempo de administración mayor a 60 minutos, catéteres de calibres grandes como 18 G o 20 G y ubicación anatómica del catéter en antebrazo o fosa antecubital. Conclusión: los factores relacionados a la flebitis química hallados en la literatura fueron principalmente elementos inherentes al paciente y a su tratamiento, algunos de estos no son modificables.

Objective: To describe the factors related to chemical phlebitis in patients diagnosed with cancer undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment. Methodology: A systematic review of the literature was carried out, according to recommendations of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Results: The factors that increase the risk of chemical phlebitis were: age older than 57 years, female sex, history of cancer, metastatic disease, arterial hypertension, neutropenia, smoking, lymph node emptying, hypoalbuminemia, use of cytotoxic drugs, epirubicin, fosaprepitant, anthracycline and vinorelbine, premixed presentation, dilution in 50 cc of Normal Saline Solution, administration time greater than 60 minutes, catheters of large gauges such as 18 G or 20 G and anatomical location of the catheter in the forearm or antecubital fossa. Conclusion: Factors related to chemical phlebitis found in the literature were features inherent to the patient and their treatment. Therefore, some of these are not modifiable.

Flebite associada ao cateter venoso periférico em cardiologia: incidência, fatores de risco e custos associados / Phlebitis associated with peripheral venous catheter in cardiology: incidence, risk factors and associated costs

Objetivo: Determinar a incidência de flebite, fatores de risco associados e custos diretos de tratamento. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, correlacional, com análise de custo direto. Utilizaram-se dados da documentação dos enfermeiros entre janeiro 2019 e agosto 2021. Resultados: Incluíram-se 2.374 pessoas com cateter venoso periférico, com internamento na cardiologia. A incidência de flebite foi de 12,38%, das quais 78,23% eram de grau 1 de severidade. Verificou-se associação estatística entre o desenvolvimento de flebite e a administração de amiodarona endovenosa, dias de hospitalização e serviço de internamento. Estimaram-se 1662€ de custos adicionais ao tratamento da flebite, em material clínico e horas de cuidados de enfermagem. Conclusão: Os cuidados de enfermagem são eficazes na identificação precoce e tratamento da flebite, promovendo redução de custos adicionais e garantindo melhores cuidados e ganhos em saúde.

Objective: This study aimed to identify the incidence rate of phlebitis, associated risk factors and treatment direct costs. Methods: Descriptive, correlational study with direct cost analisys. Data from the nurses' clinical records between January 2019 and August 2021 were used. Results: Included 2,374 files of people with peripheral venous catheter who were admitted to Cardiology. The phlebitis incidence rate was 12.38% and regarding severity 78.23% were grade 1. The phlebitits was significantly related with intravenous amiodarone administration, length of stay and physical department. This represents €1662 of additional treatment costs, in clinical supplies and nursing time. Conclusion: Nursing care is effective in the early identification and treatment of phlebitis, reducing costs and improve clinical and economic outcomes.

Escala Portuguesa de Flebite: adaptação transcultural, validade e confiabilidade para uso no Brasil / Portuguese Phlebitis Scale: cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability for use in Brazil / Escala Portuguesa de Flebitis: adaptación transcultural, validez y confiabilidad para uso en Brasil

Objetivos: Adaptar a Escala Portuguesa de Flebite para a cultura brasileira e verificar as propriedades psicométricas da versão adaptada. Métodos: Estudo metodológico envolvendo análise da equivalência semântica, cultural e idiomática para adaptação transcultural, cognitive debriefing, verificação da consistência interna e validade de construto. Equivalência foi analisada utilizando percentual de acordos. Validade de construto foi testada utilizando análise fatorial exploratória.A confiabilidade foi avaliada pela consistência interna (α de Cronbach e Ω de McDonald). Resultados: No processo de adaptação transcultural, envolvendo dez especialistas, dois itens não alcançaram concordância ≥ 80% e sofreram ajustes conforme as sugestões recebidas. Doze participantes do cognitive debriefing aprovaram a versão adaptada. Participaram da análise de confiabilidade e de validação do construto 244 adultos em uso de cateter venoso periférico. Análise fatorial exploratória identificou um único fator incluindo todos os itens testados (dor, eritema, edema, rubor no trajeto da veia e cordão venoso palpável) e carga fatorial > 0,743. Consistência interna do conjunto de itens foi alta (α de Cronbach = 0,771 e Ω de McDonald = 0,853). Conclusão: A Escala Portuguesa de Flebite ­ Versão adaptada para o Brasil mostrou-se válida e confiável. Alcançou propriedades que permitem sua utilização na prática clínica, no ensino e pesquisas no país.

Objectives: To adapt the Portuguese Phlebitis Scale to the Brazilian culture and verify the adapted version's psychometric properties. Methods: Methodological study involving analysis of semantic, cultural, and idiomatic equivalence for cross-cultural adaptation, cognitive debriefing, verification of internal consistency, and construct validity. The equivalence was analyzed considering the percentage of agreement among experts. Exploratory factor analysis was used to test construct validity. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency (Cronbach's α and McDonald's Ω). Results: In the cross-cultural adaptation process involving ten experts, two items did not reach an agreement ≥ 80% and underwent adjustments according to the suggestions received. Twelve cognitive debriefing participants approved the adapted version. Adults (n = 244) using a peripheral venous catheter participated in the reliability and construct validation analysis. Exploratory factor analysis identified a single factor, including all tested items (pain, erythema, edema, streak formation along the course of the vein, and palpable venous cord) and factor loading > 0.743. Internal consistency of the set of items was high (Cronbach's α = 0.771 and McDonald's Ω = 0.853). Conclusion: The Portuguese Scale of Phlebitis - Version adapted for Brazil proved valid and reliable. It achieved properties that allow use in Brazil's clinical practice, teaching, and research.

Objetivos: Adaptar la Escala de Flebitis Portuguesa a la cultura brasileña y verificar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión adaptada. Métodos: Estudio metodológico que involucró análisis de equivalencia semántica, cultural e idiomática para adaptación transcultural, debriefing cognitivo, verificación de consistencia interna y validez de constructo. Para el análisis de la concordancia de la equivalencia se utilizó el porcentaje de concordancias. Para probar la validez de constructo, se utilizó el análisis factorial exploratorio. La fiabilidad se evaluó mediante la consistencia interna (α de Cronbach e Ω de McDonald). Resultados: En el proceso de adaptación transcultural, en el que participaron diez expertos, dos ítems no alcanzaron un acuerdo ≥ 80% y se ajustaron de acuerdo con las sugerencias recibidas. Doce participantes en el debriefing cognitivo aprobaron la versión adaptada. Usuarios de catéter venoso periférico (n = 244) participaron en el análisis de confiabilidad y la validación de constructo. El análisis factorial exploratorio identificó un solo factor que incluía todos los ítems probados (dolor, eritema, edema, enrojecimiento en la vena y el cordón venoso palpable) y una carga factorial > 0,743. La consistencia interna de los ítems fue alta (αde Cronbach = 0,771 y Ω de McDonald = 0,853). Conclusión: La Escala Portuguesa de Flebitis ­ Versión adaptada para Brasil demostró ser válida y confiable. Alcanzó propiedades que permiten su uso en la práctica clínica, la docencia e la investigación en Brasil.

Incidencia de flebitis en pacientes pediátricos con catéter periférico en una institución de Manizales / Incidence of phlebitis in patients with peripheral catheter in a health care institution in Manizales (Colombia)

Introducción: El cuidado de enfermería en áreas clínicas requiere conocimiento, habilidad y experiencia. El tratamiento de una persona hospitalizada usualmente necesita un acceso venoso, en este procedimiento pueden presentarse complicaciones, siendo la flebitis e infiltración las principalmente reportadas. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de flebitis en pacientes pediátricos con catéter corto periférico de acuerdo con el grado de la misma y diversos factores implicados en su aparición. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, prospectivo, observacional y documental realizado entre octubre 2018 a febrero 2019. Resultados: Se encontró una tasa de incidencia de flebitis de 18,5%. De 849 niños con catéter venoso periférico, 157 reportaron flebitis; de ellos 52,2% presentaron flebitis grado I; 29,9%, grado II; 15,3% grado III y 2,5% grado IV. El 78% de los niños presentó peso y talla adecuados para la edad. La flebitis identificada se relacionó al catéter preventivo y asociado a medicamentos como cefalotina y dipirona, así como la presentación en la etapa de infancia y adolescencia de flebitis grado I. Conclusiones: La identificación de la flebitis, sus grados y correlación con las variables sociodemográficas y clínicas, permiten establecer acciones de cuidado y fomento de estrategias para mejorar la atención y los estándares de alta calidad.

Introduction: Nursing care in clinical areas requires knowledge, skills, and experience. Treatment of a hospitalized person usually requires venous access, which carries frequently reported complications such as phlebitis and infiltrations. Objective: To determine the incidence of phlebitis in patients with short peripheral catheter according to its grade and various factors involved in its appearance. Materials and methods: Quantitative, prospective, observational, and documentary study carried out between October 2018 and February 2019. Results: An incidence rate of phlebitis of 18.5% was observed. Phlebitis was reported in 157 out of 849 children with peripheral venous catheter. Grade I, II, III, and IV phlebitis was documented in 52.2%, 29.9%, 15.3%, and 2.5%. respectively. 78% of the children showed adequate weight and height for their age group. These cases of phlebitis were related to preventive catheter and associated with the use of medications such as cephalothin and dipyrone. In the case of grade I phlebitis, it was more frequent in childhood and adolescent populations. Conclusions: The identification of phlebitis, its grades, and its correlation with sociodemographic variables is necessary to establish health care actions and promote strategies in order to improve care and achieve high quality standards.

Factores mecánicos y químicos presentes en pacientes oncológicos hospitalizados con flebitis

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar los factores mecánicos y químicos presentes en pacientes oncológicos con flebitis, hospitalizados en un establecimiento público de alta complejidad, Lima-Perú; describir las técnicas invasivas más frecuentes practicadas en los procesos de hospitalización y las tendencias de los últimos 5 años. Material y Método: Enfoque cuantitativo, observacional, retrospectivo, con una población total de 295.151 (del 2016-2020), de los que 298 pacientes oncológicos tuvieron flebitis, pero solo 282 contaron con registros completos valorados por las enfermeras oncólogas según Escala de Maddox que consta de 16 ítems que miden factores mecánicos y químicos. El instrumento fue validado por expertos obteniéndose una validez binomial de 0,7 y una confiabilidad KR20 de 0,8. El análisis de datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva, prueba binomial y Chi cuadrado. Resultados: Estos muestran la mayor incidencia en los grados de flebitis II, III y I. Respecto al factor mecánico, se evidencia que el material no estéril, el lugar de inserción del catéter en zona Cubital, Radial y Cefálica y el tiempo de permanencia menor de 72 h se presentan con mayor frecuencia. El factor químico está asociado al uso de antibióticos como Vancomicina y la combinación del Meropenem/ Vancomicina, al uso de agentes citostáticos vesicantes-no vesicantes, así también el analgésico Ketoprofeno seguido con la combinación del Ketoprofeno con Tramadol y al uso de la Ranitidina como protector antiulceroso. Conclusión: Tanto los factores mecánicos y químicos afectan la zona de punción. Enfermería debe continuar capacitando en acciones preventivas para reducir o mitigar las complicaciones en el ámbito asistencial, siendo necesario promover buenas prácticas en la administración terapéutica en este tipo de paciente.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the mechanical and chemical factors present in oncological patients with phlebitis hospitalized in a high-complexity public facility, in Lima-Peru; describe the most frequent invasive techniques practiced in hospitalization processes and the trends of the last 5 years. Material and Method: Quantitative, observational, retrospective approach, with a total population of 295,151 (from 2016-2020), of which 298 cancer patients had phlebitis, but only 282 had complete records assessed by oncology nurses according to Maddox scale, which consists of 16 items containing mechanical and chemical factors. The instrument was validated by experts and had a binomial validity of 0.7 and a KR-20 reliability of 0.8. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, binomial test and Chi-square. Results: Show the highest incidence in degrees of phlebitis II, III and I. Regarding the mechanical factor, non-sterile material, the place of insertion of the catheter in the ulnar, radial and cephalic areas and the permanence time of less than 72 h occur more frequently. The chemical factor is associated with the use of antibiotics such as Vancomycin and the combination of Meropenem/Vancomycin, the use of vesicant and non-vesicant cytostatic agents, as well as the analgesic Ketoprofen followed by the combination of Ketoprofen and Tramadol and the use of Ranitidine and an antiulcer protector. Conclusions: Both mechanical and chemical factors affect the insertion site. Nurses should receive training in preventive actions to reduce or mitigate complications in the healthcare setting. It is also necessary to promote good practices in the therapeutic administration with this type of patients.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar os fatores mecânicos e químicos presentes em pacientes oncológicos com flebite internados em um serviço público de alta complexidade na cidade de Lima, Peru; descrever as técnicas invasivas mais frequentes praticadas nos processos de hospitalização e as tendências dos últimos 5 anos. Material e Método: Abordagem quantitativa, observacional e retrospectiva, com uma população total de 295.151 (de 2016 2020), dos quais 298 pacientes com câncer apresentaram flebite, mas apenas 282 tiveram registros completos avaliados por enfermeiras oncológicas segundo a escala de Maddox entre 2016-2020. O cadastro é composto por 16 itens que contêm fatores mecânicos e químicos. O instrumento foi validado por especialistas, obtendo validade binomial de 0,7 e confiabilidade KR-20 de 0,8. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva, teste binomial e Qui-quadrado. Resultados: Mostran a mayor incidência nos graus de flebite II, III e I. Em relação ao fator mecânico, fica evidente que o material não estéril, o local de inserção do cateter nas áreas ulnar, radial e cefálica e o tempo de permanencia inferior a 72 h ocorrem com mais freqüéncia. O fator químico está associado ao uso de antibióticos como a Vancomicina e a combinação de Meropenem/Vancomicina, ao uso de citostáticos vesicantes e não vesicantes, bem como ao analgésico Cetoprofeno seguido da combinação de Cetoprofeno com tramadol e uso de Ranitidina como protetor antiúlcera. Conclusão: Tanto fatores mecânicos como químicos afetam o local da inserção. O pessoal de enfermagem deve receber treinamento em ações preventivas para reduzir ou mitigar as complicações no ambiente de saúde, sendo necessário promover boas práticas de administração terapêutica com este tipo de paciente.

Recomendações nacionais a cateteres periféricos: análise do conhecimento da equipe de Enfermagem em um hospital universitário na amazônia brasileira / National recommendations to peripheral catheters: analysis of nursing team knowledge in a university hospital in the brazilian amazon / Recomendaciones nacionales a los catéteres periféricos: análisis del conocimiento del equipo de enfermería en un hospital universitario en la amazonía brasileña

Objetivo: avaliar o conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem sobre as veias periféricas superiores (mão, antebraço e braços) para escolha do sítio de punção e as novas recomendações brasileiras sobre terapia infusional por cateter periférico. Método: estudo quantitativo, transversal, prospectivo realizado em três unidades de internação de um hospital universitário no norte do Brasil. Foram abordados profissionais da equipe enfermagem. Os dados foram descritos por frequência absoluta e relativa, desvio padrão e média aritmética, para a análise estatística foi utilizado o software EpiInfoTM, versão 7.2.2.6 empregando-se o Teste G, com p valor < 0,005. Resultados: observou-se que o percentual de acertos nas categorias analisadas foi em sua maioria aceitável, principalmente os relacionados a higiene das mãos, seleção de cateter e cuidados com o sítio de inserção. Contudo, observou-se déficit de conhecimento nos itens relacionados as coberturas dos cateteres e avaliação dos cateteres periféricos em todos os profissionais. Adicionalmente, houve divergência de conhecimento entre as categorias profissionais nos itens referentes a estabilização (p=0.005) e remoção do dispositivo periférico (p=0.002), com maior nível de acertos entre os profissionais com maior nível de instrução. Conclusão: nota-se que ainda existem lacunas no conhecimento dos profissionais, indicando a necessidade de educação continuada para melhoria da assistência. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of nursing professionals about the upper peripheral veins (hand, forearm and arms) to choose the puncture site and the new Brazilian recommendations on infusion therapy by peripheral catheter. Methods: Quantitative, cross sectional, prospective study carried out in three inpatient units of a university hospital in northern Brazil. Professionals from the nursing team were approached. The data were described by absolute and relative frequency, standard deviation and arithmetic mean. For statistical analysis, the EpiInfoTM software, version 7.2.2.6 was used using the G Test, with p value <0.005. Results: It was observed that the percentage of correct answers in the analyzed categories was mostly acceptable, mainly those related to hand hygiene, catheter selection and care with the insertion site. However, there was a lack of knowledge in items related to catheter coverage and evaluation of peripheral catheters in all professionals. Additionally, there was a divergence of knowledge between the professional categories in the items referring to stabilization (p = 0.005) and removal of the peripheral device (p = 0.002), with a higher level of correct answers among professionals with a higher level of education. Conclusion: It is noted that there are still gaps in the knowledge of professionals, indicating the need for continuing education to improve care. (AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento de los profesionales de enfermería sobre las venas periféricas superiores (mano, antebrazo y brazos) para elegir el sitio de punción y las nuevas recomendaciones brasileñas sobre la terapia de infusión por catéter periférico. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, prospectivo, realizado en tres unidades de internación de un hospital universitario en el norte de Brasil. Se contactó con profesionales del equipo de enfermería. Los datos se describieron por frecuencia absoluta y relativa, desviación estándar y media aritmética. Para el análisis estadístico, se utilizó el software EpiInfoTM, versión 7.2.2.6, utilizando la prueba G, con un valor de p <0.005. Resultados: Se observó que el porcentaje de respuestas correctas en las categorías analizadas era en su mayoría aceptable, principalmente las relacionadas con la higiene de las manos, la selección del catéter y el cuidado con el sitio de inserción. Sin embargo, hubo una falta de conocimiento en los ítems relacionados con la cobertura del catéter y la evaluación de los catéteres periféricos en todos los profesionales. Además, hubo una divergencia de conocimiento entre las categorías profesionales en los ítems referidos a la estabilización (p = 0.005) y la extracción del dispositivo periférico (p = 0.002), con un mayor nivel de respuestas correctas entre los profesionales con un mayor nivel de educación. Conclusión: Se observa que todavía hay lagunas en el conocimiento de los profesionales, lo que indica la necesidad de educación continua para mejorar la atención. (AU)

Research progress in intravenous administration of indwelling needles to infusion phlebitis / 国际生物医学工程杂志

Intravenous administration by indwelling needle is a common clinical administration method, which has the advantages of high patient comfort, convenience, and low complication rate. In clinical applications, the most common side effect of intravenous administration of indwelling needles is infusion phlebitis. The occurrence of phlebitis can reduce the quality of clinical care and even lead to bacteremia. In this paper, the pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, prevention and nursing measures of phlebitis caused by intravenous administration of indwelling needles were reviewed. It is considered that an objective assessment method for infusion vascular status, effectively monitor the degree of damage of blood vessels during the infusion process, and phlebitis effective physical therapy after occurrence will become the research focus in the field of clinical engineering.

Effect of Chahuang ointment on prevention of phlebitis from peripherally inserted central catheter: randomized clinical trial / Efeito da pomada Chahuang na prevenção de flebite de cateter central inserido perifericamente: ensaio clínico randomizado / Efecto de la pomada de Chahuang en la prevención de la flebitis por catéter central insertado periféricamente: ensayo clínico aleatorizado

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effect of Chahuang ointment, a Chinese herbal ointment, on the prevention of phlebitis in patients with peripherally inserted central catheters. Method: This was a multicenter randomized controlled trial, with 171 eligible patients randomly assigned into one of three groups: the Chahuang ointment group, the Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate cream group, and the control group. The degrees of vein injuries at 72 hours after peripherally inserted central catheter insertion were the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes were the vascular wall thickness, tissue edema and microthrombus evaluated by Color Doppler Flow Imaging, the vascular endothelial growth factor, and endothelin-1 (ET-1) expression in vivo. Results: Compared with the control group, the Chahuang ointment group showed significantly lower incidence of postoperative phlebitis, tissue edema, and microthrombus at 72 hours after peripherally inserted central catheter insertion (all P<0.01). The VEGF and ET-1 expression were significantly inhibited in the Chahuang ointment group after 3 days of treatment (both P<0.01). There were no statistical differences in the degree of vein injuries, microthrombus, or tissue edema between the Chahuang ointment and mucopolysaccharide polysulfate groups (all P>0.05). Conclusion: Chahuang ointment was shown to provide effective prevention and protection against phlebitis after peripherally inserted central catheter insertion.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da pomada Chahuang, uma pomada à base de ervas chinesas, na prevenção de flebite em pacientes com cateter central de inserção periférica. Método: Este foi um estudo multicêntrico randomizado controlado, com 171 pacientes elegíveis aleatoriamente designados em um de três grupos: o grupo de pomada Chahuang, o grupo de creme de polissulfato de mucopolissacarídeo e o grupo de controle. Os graus de lesões das veias em 72 horas após a inserção do cateter central perifericamente inserido foram o resultado primário. Os desfechos secundários foram a espessura da parede vascular, edema tecidual e microtrombos avaliados por Color Doppler Flow Imaging, o fator de crescimento endotelial vascular e a expressão da endotelina-1 (ET-1) in vivo. Resultados: Comparado com o grupo controle, o grupo de pomada Chahuang apresentou incidência significativamente menor de flebite pós-operatória, edema de tecido e microtrombos 72 horas após a inserção do cateter central inserido perifericamente (todos P <0,01). A expressão de VEGF e ET-1 foi significativamente inibida no grupo de pomada Chahuang após 3 dias de tratamento (ambos P <0,01). Não houve diferenças estatísticas no grau de lesões das veias, microtrombos ou edema de tecido entre os grupos de pomada de Chahuang e polissulfato de mucopolissacarídeo (todos P> 0,05). Conclusão: A pomada Chahuang demonstrou fornecer prevenção e proteção eficazes contra flebite após a inserção do cateter central perifericamente inserido.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de la pomada Chahuang, una pomada herbal china, sobre la prevención de la flebitis en pacientes con catéteres centrales insertados periféricamente. Método: Este fue un ensayo controlado aleatorio multicéntrico, con 171 pacientes elegibles asignados al azar en uno de tres grupos: el grupo de ungüento Chahuang, el grupo de crema de polisulfato de mucopolisacárido y el grupo de control. Los grados de lesiones de las venas a las 72 horas después de la inserción del catéter central insertado periféricamente fueron el resultado primario. Los resultados secundarios fueron el grosor de la pared vascular, el edema tisular y el microtrombo evaluados por imágenes de flujo con Doppler en color, el factor de crecimiento endotelial vascular y la expresión de endotelina-1 (ET-1) in vivo. Resultados: En comparación con el grupo de control, el grupo de ungüento Chahuang mostró una incidencia significativamente menor de flebitis posoperatoria, edema tisular y microtrombos a las 72 horas después de la inserción del catéter central insertado periféricamente (todos P <0,01). La expresión de VEGF y ET-1 se inhibió significativamente en el grupo de pomada de Chahuang después de 3 días de tratamiento (ambos P <0,01). No hubo diferencias estadísticas en el grado de lesiones venosas, microtrombos o edema tisular entre los grupos de pomada de Chahuang y polisulfato de mucopolisacárido (todos P> 0,05). Conclusión: Se demostró que la pomada de Chahuang proporciona una prevención y protección eficaces contra la flebitis después de la inserción de un catéter central insertado periféricamente.

Avaliação da ocorrência do evento adverso flebite em pacientes de uma Unidade de Internação Clínica / Evaluación del acaecimiento del evento adverso flebitis en pacientes de una Unidad de Hospitalización Clínica / Evaluation of phlebitis adverse event occurrence in patients of a Clinical Inpatient Unit

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar as causas e os motivos associados à ocorrência de flebite na Unidade de Internação Clínica de um hospital geral, que é de grande porte e privado. Método Pesquisa quantitativa, exploratório-descritiva, retrospectiva e documental, realizada a partir da consulta aos formulários eletrônicos de notificação da ocorrência de flebite referentes ao ano de 2017. Resultados Foram notificadas 107 flebites relativas a 96 pacientes, a maioria (91,7%) com uma flebite, do sexo masculino (53,1%), na faixa etária de 60-69 anos (23,0%) e com tempo de permanência inferior a quatro dias (30,2%). A maioria (68,2%) das notificações foi realizada por enfermeiros, tendo predominado a ocorrência de flebite nos dispositivos com tempo inferior a 24 h (38,3%), a classificação flebite grau 2 (45,8%), a infusão de antibióticos (46,7%), a localização do leito distante do posto de enfermagem (52,3%) e a presença de acompanhante (82,2%). A classificação de danos indicou que 93,5% dos pacientes sofreram danos leves, 4,7%, danos moderados e 1,9% não sofreram danos. Conclusão Conhecer as causas e os motivos associados à ocorrência de flebite poderá subsidiar os processos decisórios, gerencial e assistencial, quanto aos investimentos em estratégias preventivas ou de mitigação de riscos.

RESUMEN Objetivo Analizar las causas y los motivos asociados a la aparición de flebitis en la Unidad de Hospitalización Clínica de un hospital general privado y de gran envergadura. Método Se trata de una investigación cuantitativa, exploratoria descriptiva, retrospectiva y documental, realizada mediante la consulta de formularios electrónicos de notificación del acaecimiento de flebitis en 2017. Resultados Se reportaron 107 flebitis relativas a 96 pacientes, la mayoría de ellos (91,7%) con una flebitis, del sexo masculino (53,1%), en el grupo de edad de 60-69 años (23,0%) y con estancia inferior a cuatro días (30,2%). El personal de enfermería realizó la mayoría de las notificaciones (68,2%), con predominio de aparición de flebitis en los dispositivos con tiempo inferior a 24h (38,3%), la clasificación de la flebitis en grado 2 (45,8%), la infusión de antibióticos (46,7%), la ubicación de la cama lejos del puesto de enfermería (52,3%) y la presencia de un acompañante (82,2%). La clasificación de los daños indicó que el 93,5% de los pacientes sufría daños leves, el 4,7%, daños moderados y el 1,9% no había sufrido daños. Conclusión Conocer las causas y los motivos asociados a la aparición de flebitis puede subsidiar los procesos decisorios, gerenciales y asistenciales, en relación con las inversiones en estrategias preventivas o de mitigación de riesgos.

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the causes and reasons associated with the occurrence of phlebitis in a Inpatient Medical Unit in a large and private general hospital. Method Quantitative, exploratory-descriptive, retrospective and documentary research, carried out by consulting the electronic forms of notification of the occurrence of phlebitis in 2017. Results A total of 107 phlebitis related to 96 patients were reported, most of them (91.7%) with phlebitis, being male (53.1%), aged 60-69 years old (23.0%) and with a hospital stay of less than four days (30.2%). Most (68.2%) of the notifications were made by nurses, with the occurrence of phlebitis predominating in devices with less than 24h (38.3%); with the classification of phlebitis grade 2 (45.8%); with antibiotics infusion (46.7%); with the location of the bed far from the nursing station (52.3%); and with the presence of a companion (82.2%). The damage classification indicated that 93.5% of the patients suffered mild damage, 4.7% moderate damage and 1.9% did not suffer any damage. Conclusion Knowing the causes and reasons associated with the occurrence of phlebitis can support decision-making, management and care processes regarding investments in preventive or risk mitigation strategies.

Beneficios de la asepsia del sitio de inserción del catéter venoso periférico corto. Análisis de datos secundarios / Benefits of asepsy of the short peripheral venous catheter insertion site. Secondary data analysis

Introducción: las enfermedades isquémicas del corazón ocupan los primeros lugares de morbimortalidad, lo que exige la amplia participación del profesional de enfermería en la atención de los pacientes con estos padecimientos, y el tratamiento de infusión (TI) es uno de los principales procedimientos que realiza, incluidos la instalación, el mantenimiento y el retiro oportuno de los dispositivos de acceso vascular (DAV), en especial el catéter venoso periférico corto (CVPC). Objetivo: analizar los beneficios de realizar limpieza en el sitio de inserción (LISI) del CVPC funcional como opción en el mantenimiento. Metodología: estudio prospectivo, transversal y comparativo de LISI en pacientes de una institución de tercer nivel de atención, durante abril de 2017 a junio de 2018, una muestra de 100 pacientes seleccionados por conveniencia. El grupo 1 de pacientes con CVPC muestra sangre en el sitio de inserción, se encuentra funcional y se realiza LISI; el grupo 2 tiene las mismas condiciones pero éste se retira y se instala otro dispositivo. Los datos se obtuvieron de la base de datos Análisis CVPC 2017-2019 de la Unidad de Vigilancia Epidemiológica. Resultados: el 58% de la muestra se integró con adultos mayores con una media de punciones de 2; el 25% duró más de cinco días y el 5% se retiró por aparición de alguna complicación, ninguna relacionada con la LISI. Con la LISI se obtiene un ahorro del 47.35% del costo total. Conclusión: la LISI puede evitar inserciones innecesarias, reduce costos hasta 50% y no aumenta la aparición de infecciones relacionas con el catéter.

Introduction: Ischemic heart diseases occupy the first places of morbidity and mortality, which requires the broad participation of the nursing professional in the care of patients with these conditions, infusion therapy (IT) being one of the main procedures performed, this includes the installation, maintenance and timely removal of vascular access devices (VADs), especially the short peripheral venous catheter (CVPC). Objective: To analyze the benefits of cleaning the insertion site (CIS) of the functional CVPC as an option in maintenance. Methods: Prospective, cross-sectional, comparative study of CIS in patients from a tertiary care institution, from April 2017 to June 2018, sample of 100 patients selected for convenience. Group 1 of patients with CVPC presents blood in the insertion site, it's functional, CIS is performed; Group 2 presents the same conditions but this is removed and another device installed. The data were obtained from the CVPC Analysis 2017-2019 database of the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit. Results: 58% of the sample was made up of older adults, mean number of punctures: 2, 25% lasted more than 5 days, 5% withdrew due to presenting some complication, none related to CIS. With the CIS there is a saving of 47.35% of the total cost. Conclusion: CIS might avoid unnecessary insertions, reduces costs by 50% and does not increase the presence of catheter-associated infections.

Radiation induced vasculitis of iliac veins: presentation of a case and therapeutic dilemmas

A case of radiation-induced venous stenosis (phlebitis) after pelvic irradiation in a patient with prostate cancer is reported. Progressive swelling of both lower limbs developed due to bilateral external iliac vein stenosis. Conservative treatment with new oral anticoagulants and elastic stockings was conducted with clinical improvement of symptoms. Serial duplex scanning with trimestral frequency reveals no other progression of stenosis and the patient is well 2 years after diagnosis. Lack of data in the current literature makes management of this disease problematic.

Custo direto dos procedimentos para o tratamento do evento adverso flebite em Unidade de Internação Clínica / Costo directo de los procedimientos para el tratamiento del evento adverso de flebitis en una Unidad de Hospitalización Clínica / Direct cost of procedures for phlebitis treatment in an Inpatient Unit

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar o custo direto médio dos procedimentos realizados para o tratamento do evento adverso flebite em pacientes de uma Unidade de Internação Clínica e estimar o custo dos procedimentos realizados para o tratamento das flebites nesta unidade. Método: Pesquisa quantitativa, exploratório-descritiva, do tipo estudo de caso único. Inicialmente, identificaram-se os registros dos procedimentos realizados para o manejo das flebites em 2017. Em seguida, o custo foi calculado multiplicando o tempo (cronometrado) despendido por técnicos de enfermagem pelo custo unitário da mão de obra direta, somando-o ao custo dos materiais. Resultados: Foram notificadas 107 flebites referentes a 96 pacientes. No tratamento dos diferentes graus de flebite, realizaram-se três procedimentos "aplicação de pomada de extrato de flor de camomila"; "aplicação de compressas"; "instalação de acesso venoso periférico". A "instalação de acesso venoso periférico com cateter Íntima®" correspondeu ao procedimento mais oneroso (US$ 8,90-DP=0,06). Considerando o registro da execução de 656 (100%) procedimentos, a estimativa do custo direto médio total correspondeu a US$ 866,18/ano. Conclusão: O conhecimento sobre os custos dos procedimentos pode subsidiar tomadas de decisão que incrementem a alocação eficiente dos recursos consumidos.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar el costo directo promedio de los procedimientos realizados para el tratamiento del evento adverso de flebitis en pacientes de una Unidad de Hospitalización Clínica y estimar el costo de los procedimientos realizados para el tratamiento de flebitis en esta unidad. Método: Cuantitativo, exploratorio-descriptivo, tipo de estudio de caso único. Inicialmente, en 2017, se identificaron los registros de los procedimientos realizados para el tratamiento de la flebitis. Luego, el costo se calculó multiplicando el tiempo (cronometrado) gastado por los técnicos de enfermería por el costo unitario de la mano de obra directa, agregándolo al costo de los materiales. Resultados: Se informaron 107 flebitis referidas a 96 pacientes. En el tratamiento de los diferentes grados de flebitis, se llevaron a cabo tres procedimientos: "aplicación de ungüento de extracto de flor de manzanilla"; "Aplicación de compresas"; "Instalación de acceso venoso periférico". La "instalación de acceso venoso periférico con un catéter Íntima®" correspondió al procedimiento más costoso (US$ 8.90-SD=0.06). Considerando el registro de la ejecución de 656 (100%) procedimientos, la estimación del costo directo promedio total correspondió a US$ 866.18/año. Conclusión: El conocimiento sobre los costos de los procedimientos puede respaldar la toma de decisiones que aumenta la asignación eficiente de los recursos consumidos.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the average direct cost of the procedures performed for phlebitis treatment in patients in an Inpatient Unit and estimate the costs of the procedures performed to treat phlebitis in this unit. Method: A quantitative, exploratory-descriptive, single-case study. Initially, records of the procedures performed for phlebitis management were identified. Then, the cost was calculated by multiplying the execution time (timed using a chronometer) spent by nursing technicians by the unit cost of direct labor, added to the cost of materials in 2017. Results: 107 phlebitis referring to 96 patients were reported. To treat the different grades of phlebitis, three procedures were carried out "application of ointment of chamomile flower extract"; "Compress application"; "Peripheral venous access installation". "Peripheral venous access installation with Íntima® catheter" corresponded to the most expensive procedure (US$ 8.90-SD=0.06). Considering the record of the execution of 656 (100%) procedures, the total average direct cost estimate corresponded to US$ 866.18/year. Conclusion: Knowledge about the costs of procedures can support decision making that increase allocation efficiency of consumed resources.

Incidência e caracterização das flebites notificadas eletronicamente em um hospital de ensino / Incidencia y caracterización de la flebitis notificada electrónicamente en un hospital de enseñanza / Incidence and characterization of electronically notified phlebitis in a teaching hospital

Objetivo: analisar a incidência e as notificações de flebite em um hospital de ensino. Método: estudo observacional retrospectivo, realizado em Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados com base nas notificações de incidentes relacionados à assistência à saúde, ocorridas no período de janeiro/2016 a dezembro/2017. Realizou-se análise descritiva. Resultados: foram notificados 277 casos de flebite, com incidência variando entre 1,45% e 26,09% no período do estudo. A maioria das flebites ocorreu em indivíduos adultos (63,27%); raça negra (66,06%); e com baixo nível de escolaridade (53,43%). O uso prolongado de medicamentos e/ou uso de medicamento irritante (52%) foram citados como principais causas do evento; 95,31% foram classificados como não graves. Conclusão: a incidência de flebite variou no período de estudo, e as notificações em um hospital de ensino apontaram para danos à saúde da maioria dos pacientes com flebites notificadas.

Objetivo: analizar la incidencia y las notificaciones de flebitis en un hospital de enseñanza. Método: estudio retrospectivo de observación, realizado en Salvador, Bahía, Brasil. Los datos se reunieron sobre la base de los reportes de incidentes relacionados con la asistencia de la salud, que ocurrieron entre enero/2016 y diciembre/2017. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo. Resultados: se notificaron 277 casos de flebitis, con una incidencia que oscila entre el 1,45% y el 26,09% en el período de estudio. La mayoría de las flebitis ocurrieron en individuos adultos (63,27%); de raza negra (66,06%); y con bajo nivel de escolaridad (53,43%). El uso prolongado de medicamentos y/o el uso de medicamentos irritantes (52%) fueron citados como las principales causas del evento; el 95,31% se clasificó como no grave. Conclusión: la incidencia de la flebitis varió durante el período de estudio, y los reportes en un hospital de enseñanza señalaron el daño a la salud de la mayoría de los pacientes con flebitis reportados.

Objective: to analyze the incidence and notifications of phlebitis in a teaching hospital. Method: retrospective observational study, held in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The data was collected based on the notifications of incidents related to health assistance, which occurred in the period from January/2016 to December/2017. A descriptive analysis was conducted. Results: 277 cases of phlebitis were notified, with incidence ranging from 1.45% to 26.09% in the study period. Most phlebitis occurred in adult individuals (63.27%); black race (66.06%); and with low schooling level (53.43%). Prolonged use of medication and/or use of irritant medication (52%) were cited as the main causes of the event; 95.31% were classified as non-serious. Conclusion: the incidence of phlebitis varied during the study period, and the reports at a teaching hospital pointed to damage to the health of most patients with phlebitis reported.

Open versus closed peripheral intravenous catheters in neonates: a prospective comparative study

Background: Open peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters have been routinely used in neonates. Closed catheters have resulted in a longer indwelling time and reduction in catheter related complications such as phlebitis in adults. However, there is paucity of data in neonates.Methods: We conducted this pilot study in a pre-post study design. Open catheters were used in the first phase and closed catheters in the second phase. Hundred babies requiring intravenous fluid therapy for at least 24 hours in this neonatal intensive care unit were included in each group. Indwelling time and the complications leading to removal of the catheter were compared between the two groups.Results: Both groups were comparable in terms of gestational age, day of life, site of cannulation, nature of intravenous fluid and drugs administered. In the open catheter group, there was significant increase in use of inotropes (38% vs 22%; p=0.014) and blood products (16% vs 5%; p=0.011). The mean indwelling time (hours) was significantly greater in closed catheter group compared to open catheter group (47.1'19.4 vs 38.04'17.9; p <0.008). Inotrope use was found to decrease the indwelling time. There was an increase in indwelling time by 8.2 (SE 2.67) hours even after adjusting for use of inotropes. The incidence of catheter related complications was similar in both groups.Conclusions: There is a marginal but statistically significant increase in indwelling time when closed peripheral IV catheters are used in neonates. However, our results would be more meaningful if replicated in a larger randomized controlled trial.

Use Of Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) Score To Care And Control Intravenous (IV) Infusion Related Phlebitis

Phlebitis is the inflammation of vein which is a common complication associated with the use of peripheralintravenous (IV) catheters affecting between 27% and 70% of all patients receiving IV therapy and associationwith up to 10% of S.Aureus bacteremia. Importance factors found to determine phlebitis incidence include thekind of infusion and dwell time of intravenous cannula. The use of the visual infusion phlebitis (VIP) score toolfor the assessment of the early signs of phlebitis along with prompt removal of peripheral intravenous cannulahas been very successful in reducing below the acceptable rate of 5%. However, achieving this goal depends onstrict compliance with guidelines for cannula insertion, documentation and assessment using the VIP tool.This study aimed to increase the use of VIP scoring tool in the intensive care units and wards during a 6 monthsperiod in order to maximize its utility in phlebitis prevention. Nursing audit was carried out, during whichassessment and plan of actions were introduced. The first step aimed to make the nurses aware of VIP scoringtool by the use of posters and training sessions. Second the assessment of nurses’ knowledge and skill relatedto the intravenous cannula insertion and use of VIP score tool for the early detection and prompt action relatedto the care and control of infusion related phlebitis and its documentation.

Enfermedad relacionada con IgG4 / IgG4-related disease

Resumen: Se describe el caso de dos pacientes de 67 y 68 años de edad, ambos tenían como antecedente de importancia tabaquismo e iniciaron su padecimiento con organomegalia y globulinas séricas elevadas. El primer paciente tuvo parotidomegalia, xerostomía, xeroftalmia, uveítis de repetición y neumonitis intersticial; mediante biopsia de glándula salival menor se estableció el diagnóstico de enfermedad sistémica relacionada con IgG4 (ER-IgG4). El segundo paciente tuvo crecimiento tiroideo generalizado y tiroides de consistencia pétrea, se realizó tiroidectomía y el resultado de biopsia fue tirotiditis de Riedel (enfermedad órgano-específica de tiroides relacionada con IgG4). La manifestación inicial de la ER-IgG4 puede ser muy inespecífica. Los casos que se comunican tenían manifestaciones que pudieran confundirse con síndrome de Sjögren o sarcoidosis (caso 1) y con cáncer tiroideo (caso 2).

Abstract: This paper reports the case of two patients of 67 and 68 years old, both had a history of smoking and they started suffering with organomegaly and elevated serum globulins. The first patient presented parotidomegaly, xerostomia, xerophthalmia, recurrent uveitis and interstitial pneumonitis; a minor salivary gland biopsy was performed, which confirmed the diagnosis of systemic disease related to IgG4. The second patient presented a stony thyroid tumor, thyroidectomy was performed and the result of biopsy was Riedel's thyroditis (organ-specific thyroid disease related to IgG4). The initial presentation of the disease by IgG4 can be very nonspecific. The manifestations presented by the patients can be confused with Sjögren's syndrome or sarcoidosis (case 1) and with malignancy (case 2).

Application of limbs and fingers movement combined with moxibustion in patients with PICC catheterization / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To explore the application of limbs and fingers movement combined with moxibustion in patients with PICC catheterization. Methods A total of 346 PICC catheterized patients treated from August 2014 to July 2017 were randomly divided into control group (173 cases) and observation group (173 cases) according to random number table method. The control group was given local hot-wet compression at 3-4 cm of puncture point after 24 h of catheterization, and the observation group was given preventive moxibustion with the direction of the punctured vein at the same site in the control group, and then was given limbs and fingers movement. The levels of serum monocyte chemoattractant protein- 1 (MCP- 1), tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF- α) and interleukin- 8 (IL- 8), hemorheological parameters [rate of high and low shear whole blood viscosity (RBV), rate of plasma specific viscosity (RPV), hematocrit (HCT)] and the incidence rates of mechanical phlebitis and venous thrombosis were compared between the two groups after intervention. Results The levels of MCP-1, TNF-αand IL-8 were (53.03±7.86), (85.93±10.72), (54.65±9.23) ng/L in the observation group, (60.27± 8.45), (94.74±11.36), (63.08±10.07) ng/L in the control group, and there were significant differences (t=8.252, 7.419, 8.117, all P<0.05). The levels of high shear RBV, low shear RBV, RPV and HCT were (3.94 ± 0.85) mPa · s, (6.55 ± 1.22) mPa · s, (1.70 ± 0.54) mPa · s and (43.71 ± 4.82)％ respectively in the observation group, (4.18±0.74) mPa·s, (6.97±1.25) mPa·s, (1.92±0.59) mPa·s and (45.13±4.65)％in the control group, and there were significant differences (t=2.789-3.618, P<0.05). The incidence rates of venous thrombosis and phlebitis were 1.16％(2/173) and 5.78％(10/173) respectively in the observation group, 5.78％(10/173) and 13.29％(23/173) in the control group, there were significant differences (χ2=4.230, 5.661, P<0.05). Conclusions Limbs and fingers movement combined with moxibustion can effectively improve the blood flow status, and reduce the occurrence of mechanical phlebitis and venous thrombosis in patients with PICC catheterization.

Elimination of PICC catheter refolding malposition by using the supporting guide wire / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective@#To explore the use of supporting guide wire to exclude the PICC catheter refolding malposition,and reduce the number of the catheter resetting and the average time of catheter resetting,while reducing the mechanicalness phlebitis and the incidence of symptomatic thrombosis.@*Methods@#A total of 3 513 patients who received PICC from September 2016 to August 2018 were enrolled. The patients were divided into control group (1 757 cases) and observation group (1 756 cases) by random number table method.The control group was treated with conventional B-ultrasound guided modified Sadinger technique PICC. After the observation group was finished on the basis of the control group, the support guide wire was partially withdrawn and re-sent, according to whether the guide wire was re-supplied or not, to determine whether the catheter has a partial fold in the body. The incidence of catheter refolding malposition, the number of reductions, the time of reduction, and the incidence of mechanicalness phlebitis and symptomatic thrombosis were compared between the two groups.@*Results@#The refolding malposition rate of the observation group and the control group were 0 and 3.47%(61/1 757), respectively. The difference was statistically significant (χ2=59.943, P<0.01). Among the 74 patients in the observation group who underwent catheter resetting, 63 patients were reset ≤1 times, 9 patients were reset twice, 2 patients were reset≥third; among the 61 patients in the control group who underwent catheter resetting, 24 patients were reset≤1 times, 6 patients were reset twice, 31 patients were reset≥third, the number of the resetting in two groups were compared,the difference was statistically significant(χ2=42.712, P<0.05). The average reset time of the observation group was (49.66±25.45) s, and the average reset time of the control group was (610.41±206.23) s, the difference was statistically significant (t=18.636, P<0.01).The incidence of mechanical phlebitis in the observation group and the control group were 1.31%(23/1 756) and 3.76%(66/1 757), respectively. The incidence of mechanical phlebitis in the two groups was statistically significant (χ2=20.241, P<0.01). The incidence of symptomatic thrombosis in the observation group and the control group were 0.34%(6/1 756), 1.20%(21/1 757), respectively. The incidence of symptomatic thrombosis in the two groups was statistically significant (χ2=8.261, P<0.05).@*Conclusions@#The use of the supportting guide wire to withdraw and re-feed during the catheterization process can effectively eliminate the PICC catheter refolding malposition, reduce the number of catheter reposition and the average reposition time, and reduce the incidence of mechanicalness phlebitis and symptomatic thrombosis. This method is simple and easy to use, it is worthy of clinical application.

Effectiveness of an Intravenous Protection Device in Pediatric Patients on Catheter Dwell Time and Phlebitis Score

PURPOSE: The study aimed to examine the efficacy of the I.V. House UltraDressing for protecting peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in pediatric patients.METHODS: This randomized controlled trial comprised 60 pediatric patients (aged 2e24 months): 30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. The PIVC dwell time and phlebitis scores were also reported for both groups. The degree of phlebitis was determined using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis Scale (VIPS) and was recorded every 8 hours from the start of antibiotic therapy until catheter removal.RESULTS: The mean catheter dwell time in the experimental group (2.10 ± 1.55 days) was significantly longer than that in the control group (1.27 ± 0.45 days) (p < .01). However, there were no significant differences between the scores and signs of phlebitis in both groups (p > .05).CONCLUSION: The I.V. House UltraDressing is a useful device that can be used to increase catheter dwell time and protect and stabilize PIVCs in pediatric patients.

Elimination of PICC catheter refolding malposition by using the supporting guide wire / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To explore the use of supporting guide wire to exclude the PICC catheter refolding malposition,and reduce the number of the catheter resetting and the average time of catheter resetting,while reducing the mechanicalness phlebitis and the incidence of symptomatic thrombosis. Methods A total of 3 513 patients who received PICC from September 2016 to August 2018 were enrolled. The patients were divided into control group (1 757 cases) and observation group (1 756 cases) by random number table method.The control group was treated with conventional B-ultrasound guided modified Sadinger technique PICC. After the observation group was finished on the basis of the control group, the support guide wire was partially withdrawn and re-sent, according to whether the guide wire was re-supplied or not, to determine whether the catheter has a partial fold in the body. The incidence of catheter refolding malposition, the number of reductions, the time of reduction, and the incidence of mechanicalness phlebitis and symptomatic thrombosis were compared between the two groups. Results The refolding malposition rate of the observation group and the control group were 0 and 3.47%(61/1 757), respectively. The difference was statistically significant (χ2=59.943, P＜0.01). Among the 74 patients in the observation group who underwent catheter resetting, 63 patients were reset≤1 times, 9 patients were reset twice, 2 patients were reset≥third;among the 61 patients in the control group who underwent catheter resetting, 24 patients were reset≤1 times, 6 patients were reset twice,31 patients were reset≥third,the number of the resetting in two groups were compared,the difference was statistically significant (χ2=42.712, P＜0.05). The average reset time of the observation group was (49.66 ± 25.45) s, and the average reset time of the control group was (610.41±206.23) s, the difference was statistically significant (t=18.636, P＜0.01).The incidence of mechanical phlebitis in the observation group and the control group were 1.31%(23/1 756) and 3.76%(66/1 757), respectively. The incidence of mechanical phlebitis in the two groups was statistically significant (χ2=20.241, P＜0.01). The incidence of symptomatic thrombosis in the observation group and the control group were 0.34% (6/1 756), 1.20% (21/1 757), respectively. The incidence of symptomatic thrombosis in the two groups was statistically significant (χ2=8.261, P＜0.05). Conclusions The use of the supportting guide wire to withdraw and re-feed during the catheterization process can effectively eliminate the PICC catheter refolding malposition, reduce the number of catheter reposition and the average reposition time, and reduce the incidence of mechanicalness phlebitis and symptomatic thrombosis. This method is simple and easy to use, it is worthy of clinical application.