Incidence of phlebitis associated with the use of peripheral IV catheter and following catheter removal

• Main Authors: Janete de Souza Urbanetto (Author), Cibelle Grassmann Peixoto (Author), Tássia Amanda May (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Universidade de São Paulo.
• Teme: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate the incidence of phlebitis and its association with risk factors when using peripheral IV catheters (PIC) and following their removal - (post-infusion phlebitis) in hospitalized adults. Method: a cohort study of 171 patients using PIC, totaling 361 punctures. Socio...