Health Condition 1: null- Phlebitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: heparinoid ointment local application: Heparinoid ointment should be applied in a thin layer to the skin of the affected part and its surrounding two times per day (9 am and 6 pm ) fo
Sponsors
Dr Punitha Ezhilarasu
Dr MJ Paul Medical Guide
Dr Selvaraj Statistical Guide
Mrs Jeya Lindha Co Guide
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: •All adult patients admitted in selected adult wards of Christian medical college,Vellore and develop phlebitis as the result of intravenous therapy. •Patients with visual infusion phlebitis score of two or more •Patients with infusion related phlebitis and not received any form of intervention by the staff •Patients who develop phlebitis only on the upper limbs.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: •Patients who will be receiving chemotherapeutic agents •Patients with central venous catheter on the same limb. •Patients with dermatological disorders. •Patients with any bleeding disorders,injury to the same limb,pre-existing lymphatic obstruction. •Patients who are allergic to heparinoid or ichthammol glycerine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Study result helps in the provision of the most effective intervention for the management of phlebitisTimepoint: 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Study result helps in the identification of prevalence of phlebitis and its associated factors.Timepoint: 6 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMinnu Thomas
College Of Nursing,Christian Medical College Vellore
Outcome results
None listed