title: Pharmacological interventions to treat phlebitis: systematic review.
abstract: This study presents a systematic review for evaluating effective pharmacological actions for the treatment of phlebitis stemming from infusion therapy. The studies reviewed were categorized according to the type of therapeutic approach proposed by the author and by the level of evidence presented. The review found that topical nitroglycerin and notoginseny were more effective in the reduction of the inflammatory process when compared with other proposed alternatives. Nevertheless, the development of research related to possible alternatives for the treatment of phlebitis is important.
authors.affiliation: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
authors.forename: Paula Elaine Diniz
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: dos Reis
authors.forename: Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Silveira
authors.forename: Christiane Inocêncio
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Vasques
authors.forename: Emilia Campos
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: de Carvalho
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009824:Ointments; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D009824:Ointments; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; C542919:notoginseny; D005996:Nitroglycerin