Incidence of phlebitis and post-infusion phlebitis in hospitalised adults.

Authors :: Urbanetto JS
Muniz FOM
Silva RMD
Freitas APC
Oliveira APR
Santos JCRD
Source :: Revista gaucha de enfermagem [Rev Gaucha Enferm] 2017 Jun 29; Vol. 38 (2), pp. e58793. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jun 29.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Objective: to determine the incidence of phlebitis during and after the use of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIC), and analyse the association of this complication with risk factors.<br />Methods: cohort study with 165 adult patients admitted to a university hospital in Porto Alegre, totalling 447 accesses, from December 2014 to February 2015. Data were collected on a daily basis and analysed by means of descriptive and analytical statistics.<br />Results: The incidence of phlebitis during PIC was 7.15% and the incidence of post-infusion phlebitis was 22.9%. Phlebitis during catheter use was associated with the use of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid. The grade of post-infusion phlebitis was associated with age and use of Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid, Tramadol Hydrochloride, and Amphotericin.<br />Conclusion: The incidence of post-infusion phlebitis proved to be an important indicator to analyse the quality of the healthcare setting.