title: [Phlebitogenicity of venous catheters of Vialon].
abstract: During three days 132 surgical patients with postoperative infusion treatment were checked on the frequency of venous reactions in the arms when catheters/cannulas of 4 different materials were used and the outcome compared. A significant result was obtained in connection with the I-cath catheter made of vialon (a polyurethanelike resin polymer) and the L-cath of polyurethane. Phlebitis was decreased to 27.3% resp. 24.2% - approximately half of its usual frequency - when I-cath of polyvinyl-chloride and FEP-teflon vasofix cannulas were applied (both 51.5%). The different predisposing factors of infusion phlebitis are under discussion.
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes; C048129:Vialon; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride
vernacular_title: Zur Phlebitogenität von Venenkathetern aus Vialon.