Comparison of the Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine 2% and Betadine-Alcohol on Phlebitis

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine 2% and Betadine-Alcohol on Phlebitis after Peripheral Vascular Catheterization in Preterm Neonates

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20170620034653N5

Enrollment

140

Registered

2020-05-16

Start date

2020-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-06-15

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Conditions

Phlebitis. Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:The Skin of the Catheterization area is disinfected with Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% solution. Intervention 2: Intervention group:The Skin of the Catheterization area

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

224 Days to 259 Days

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Premature neonate For the first time in the intensive care unit, the neonate needs peripheral vein catheterization

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Symptoms of septicemia in neonate The presence of bacteremia in the neonate (positive primary CRP or positive blood culture) Symptoms of inflammation in the area used for venous catheterization

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Phlebitis. Timepoint: The Nurse will check the Catheter site before each injection of the Drug and every 8 hours (According to the Hospital Policy, the maximum life expectancy of peripheral vascular catheter in Neonates is 72 hours). Method of measurement: Standard Phlebitis Tool.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Tayebi Myaneh

Alborz University of Medical Sciences

z.tayebi@abzums.ac.ir+98 26 3334 6007

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026