[How to reduce the incidence of traumatic phlebitis].
The authors carried out an analytic study on 2572 patients to reduce the occurrence of phlebitis having a traumatic cause. The authors conclude that the use of extensions after three way valves, or infusion systems and a venous catheter, considerably reduces the risk of traumatic phlebitis occurring. Furthermore, their use reduces 1. the bother patients incur, 2. the amount of work nursing professionals have derived by the appearance of traumatic phlebitis and 3. the cost of health care.
Rivas Doblado
Jesús S
JS
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla.
Artes León
José Luis
JL
Arjona Barcia
Javier
J
Carmona Heredia
David
D
Soriano Vilanova
Javier
J
Mejías Montaño
Manuel
M
Medina Fernández
Antonio
A
D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014680:Veins / Q000293:injuries*