title: Peripheral phlebitis: a point-prevalence study.
abstract: The purpose of this research study was to determine the factors influencing peripheral phlebitis in the adult medical-surgical population. The authors would then be able to use those data to determine whether a change in practice was warranted. Data collection and analysis of 188 intravenous sites revealed that females with higher doses of medications in intravenous sites of longer dwell times and suboptimal nutrition were at greater risk of developing peripheral phlebitis. The point prevalence was greater than the recommended 5%, which led the authors to review their facility's patient care and documentation practices.
authors: Acute Medicine Division, Mountain States Health Alliance/Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN 37604, USA. washingtongt@msha.com
authors: Georgita T
authors: GT
authors: Washington
authors: Robin
authors: R
authors: Barrett
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology