Exploring factors contributing to hazards of intravenous infusion and the actual nursing management in peadiatric departments, Shebeen El-Komhospitals

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to assess nurses mangement related to insertion, maintenance and removal of the intravenous line to children under 5 years in pediatric departments, describe the different hazards that might occur, and explore factors contributing to these hazards and related nursing management. The sample was convenient and composed of 30 nurses [20 care providers + 10 administrators] and 100 infants and children under 5 years who were receiving intravenous therapy. None of the nurses followed aseptic technique and few were keen to prepare all needed equipment for intravenous therapy. 85% and 95% of them obtained good level in pre-injection, pre-infusion phase, respectively. The majority of infants and children 87% developed local and systemic complications. For supplies, trays, microdripper, arm boards or foot boards, measurement label, soap and soap dishes were the first inadequacy