Phlebitis induced by peripheral intravenous catheters.
Conditions
Interventions
After the placement of peripheral catheters (Angioket No. 20) in the test group, Indian chestnut extract (Worm Worm) on the skin of the angioket insertion site measuring 3x3 cm and in the placebo crea
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hospitalization in the wards of Shariati Hospital for at least 72 hours Age between 18 and 60 years IV-line implantation in a vein of the upper limb in a place without signs of phlebitis 72-hour IV-line implantation Patient being awake
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Suffering from diabetes mellitus Suffering from skin disorders and types of eczema Suffering from systemic vascular disease Suffering from severe anemia Suffering from immunodeficiency diseases Allergic to iv-line adhesive Undergoing chemotherapy Receiving oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, injections and suppositories Receiving intravenous amiodarone, and heparin and nitroglycerin Suffering from acute and chronic infectious diseases Having fever and receiving antibiotic treatment to eliminate fever Allergic to chestnut products
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Phlebitis. Timepoint: Hours: 0,24,48 and 72. Method of measurement: Visual Infusion Phlebitis scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactArpi Manookian
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed