Infusion-related phlebitis.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-43709
ABSTRACT
The incidence rate and risk factors of infusion-related phlebitis was studied in 1993. Thirty-five hospitals were enrolled. Data were collected from 6,256 infusion sites. Male and female patients were almost equal. Forearms were the commonest site of infusion, followed by hand and arm respectively. In 34.1 per cent the infusion was interrupted by complications of which 6.2 per cent was phlebitis. It was mild in most cases. Increased incidence rates of infusion related phlebitis were associated with the use of plastic cannulas, dextrose containing solutions, administration at the sites other than hand and concomitant administration of antimicrobials. The incidence rate of phlebitis rose sharply after 24 hours of infusion. It is concluded that in addition to proper insertion and good nursing care, the avoidance of the above risk factors will lead to a lower incidence of infusion-associated phlebitis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Phlebitis
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Thailand
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Aged, 80 and over
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Child, Preschool
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged80
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
1995
Type:
Article
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