Health Condition 1: I809- Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis ofunspecified site
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Cryotherapy with Isotonic Saline Flush: Cryotherapy: Ice pack gel application of temperature zero to 4 degree Celsius which is wrapped on double layered towel on local intravenous canul
Sponsors
Shinoj T
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients (aged 18 and above) receiving chemotherapy. Patients who are willing to participate and provide informed consent. Patients with peripheral IV catheters in place for chemotherapy administration.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of vascular conditions that may independently predispose them to phlebitis (e.g., varicose veins, thrombophlebitis). Patients with pre-existing phlebitis at the time of admission. Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or have cognitive impairments preventing them from participating. Patients who are receiving central venous catheters for chemotherapy, as these may reduce the risk of phlebitis from peripheral IV administration. Patient who are hypothermic. Patients who are hypersensitive to cryotherapy or saline infusion.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in the incidence of phlebitis among those patients who receive cryotherapy with isotonic saline flush as compared routine interventionTimepoint: Day 1, Day 2, and Day 7 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Identify the association between selected parameters and the incidence of phlebitis among patients receiving chemotherapyTimepoint: Day 1, Day 2, and Day 7 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMr Shinoj T
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, MANGALAGIRI
Outcome results
None listed