Prevalence of Phlebitis and Comparison of the Effectiveness of Topical Ichthammol Glycerin and Heparinoid Application on Phlebitis among Patients on Peripheral Intravenous Therapy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of phlebitis and compare the effectiveness of topical ichthammol glycerin and heparinoid application on phlebitis among patients receiving intravenous therapy. Background: The incidence of thrombophlebitis varies and various treatment modalities are available for treating phlebitis. Design: Quasi experimental design. Method: The study was conducted in the general medical, surgical and orthopaedic wards among 90 patients. Cluster randomization technique was used to allocate the wards to each interventional group. Consecutive sampling technique was used to select the subjects from each ward. Subjects were observed for 48 hours with an interval of 12 hours. Visual infusion phlebitis scale and numeric pain intensity scale were used to collect data. Results: The prevalence of phlebitis was 26.07% for the time period of six weeks from June 25,2012 to August 5,2012. Result showed that ichthammol glycerin was more effective than heparinoid application based on the observation at 12 hours and 24 hours after the introduction of the intervention(p=.001). Both interventions were found to be equally effective at 48 hours of the observation. Conclusion: This study demonstrated evidence on the more effective intervention (ichthammol glycerin) for the management of phlebitis. Trial registration: The study was registered in Clinical Trials Registry of India (CTRI/2012/05/002629).
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Minnu Thomas
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