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[Phlebitis in children]

Magda Boltá1, Mireya Urreya Ayal

  • 1Unidad de Pediatría General, Programa Control de Infecciones Nosocomiales, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu de Barcelona.

Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|November 6, 2004
PubMed

Insights

Phlebitis, an inflammation of veins, occurred in 8.4% of pediatric patients. High antibiotic use was linked to increased phlebitis risk, highlighting the need for preventative measures.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Context:

  • Phlebitis is a common complication in hospitalized pediatric patients receiving intravenous therapy.
  • Understanding the incidence and associated factors of phlebitis is crucial for improving patient care in pediatric units.

Purpose:

  • To determine the occurrence of phlebitis in pediatric inpatients.
  • To identify factors associated with the development of phlebitis in this population.

Summary:

  • A prospective study in a pediatric unit found an 8.4% incidence of phlebitis among 153 patients with 201 peripheral venous cannulations.
  • The most frequent clinical sign was a venous cord (53%). Phlebitis commonly occurred on the back of the hand using a 22G catheter and typically appeared two days post-insertion.
  • Increased administration of antibiotics was associated with a higher risk of phlebitis (p>0.05).

Impact:

  • The findings underscore the significance of phlebitis as a frequent issue in pediatric intravenous treatment.
  • Implementing control measures and continuous vigilance programs can help prevent phlebitis in pediatric patients.
  • This study provides valuable data for healthcare providers to mitigate phlebitis risks in pediatric care settings.
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