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Analysis of risk factors associated with phlebitis in peripheral venous catheters. Zero Phlebitis Project
Marta Ferraz-Torres1, Maria Elena Sancho-Sena2, Amaya Eguillor de la Torre2
1Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Profesora Asociada, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Investigadora, IdiSNA, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra, Spain.
Introduction:
It is necessary to know the rate of phlebitis associated with its use and the risk factors associated with peripheral vascular catheter management that directly influence the presence of phlebitis.
Methodology:
observational descriptive study, carried out after the implementation of the Zero Phlebitis Project in a large-capacity (>1,000 beds) urban tertiary hospital of reference in Navarra. The implementation of the Zero Phlebitis Project was carried out progressively, incorporating 4 units (2 medical and 2 surgical) per year, ending in February 2023. Subsequently, data collection for the present study began in May 2023.
Results:
687 catheters were included, 48.3% (332) catheters were implanted in men versus 51.7% (355) in women with a mean age of 68 (SD 18.64). A phlebitis rate of 11.93% was detected, with catheter caliber and insertion site factors being directly related to the presence of phlebitis.
Conclusions:
The presence of phlebitis is marked by both modifiable factors, being recommended the use of small caliber devices and the forearm area the indicated ones to decrease the rate of phlebitis.
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